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- pronunciation:
- kom
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A comb is a thin piece of plastic or other material that you use to make your hair neat. A comb has things called teeth along one side that go through your hair and separate it.
After Janelle went swimming, she used a comb to get the knots out of her hair.
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| definition 2: |
Something that sticks up at the top of a chicken's head is called a comb. Some other birds have combs too.
The rooster on their farm has a bright red comb.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
combs, combing, combed |
| definition: |
When you comb your hair, you put a comb through your hair to take out any knots and to make your hair smooth.
Jeff's mom said his hair was a mess. She said he had to comb it before they went to the doctor's office. |
| related words: |
brush, examine, part, search |
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