Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comb

noun
/koʊm/
Definition
A comb is a tool used for grooming hair and untangling knots.
Examples
  • She gently ran the comb through her hair to remove the tangles.
  • The barber used a comb to style the customer’s hair.
  • He found an old wooden comb in the antique store.
Meaning
It is typically made of plastic, wood, or metal and features a row of teeth that can vary in spacing and size.
Synonyms
  • brush
  • hairbrush
  • paddle