Comb Definition
comb
noun
- a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
- the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
- any of several tools for straightening fibers
- ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore
- the act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb"
verb
- straighten with a comb; "comb your hair"
- search thoroughly; "They combed the area for the missing child"
- smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb; "comb your hair before dinner"; "comb the wool"
"Comb" in song lyrics
See how comb is used in real songs:
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"I tried to brush it off then I used a comb"
Audio Two — Hickeys Around My Neck -
"I'm spillin' your soul, like wolves with the braids in the comb"
Bronze Nazareth — Poem Burial Ground -
"We in the catacomb nappy headed never used a comb"
Cannibal Ox f/ El-P — Ox Out the Cage
Words that rhyme with comb
Usage tips for "comb"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "comb" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for comb to find words that pair well.