comb · noun C /koʊm/Full view
comb
A2 a flat piece of plastic, wood or metal with a thin row of long narrow parts along one side, which you use to arrange your hair and make it neat
Dictionary example:

Has anyone seen my black comb?

Learner example:

I left my comb in your house. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

comb · verb T /koʊm/
comb
B1 to use a comb to make your hair neat
Dictionary examples:

She combed her hair and put on some lipstick.

I've been trying to comb out the knots in her hair.

Learner example:

I want to buy [a] mirror for my room because I need to see myself while I'm combing my hair. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Turkish)

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