comb
1. comb \'ko-m\ n [ME, fr. OE camb; akin to OHG kamb comb, Gk gomphos
tooth] 1a: a toothed instrument used esp. for adjusting, cleaning or
confining hai r 1b: a structure resembling such a comb; esp : any of
several toothe d devices used in handling or ordering textile fibers 1c:
CURRYCOMB 2a: a fleshy crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other
gallinaceous birds 2b: something resembling the comb of a cock 3:
HONEYCOMB - combed aj
2. comb vi 1: to draw a comb through for the purpose of arranging or
cleaning 2: SCRAPE, RAKE 3a: to remove with or as if with a comb 3b: to
search or examine systematically 4: to use in the manner of a comb : to
roll over or break into foam {waves ~}