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COMBS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Combs.

How to pronounce combs:

Def 1 UK

Combs - as a noun

A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cockscomb23coxcomb22

Any of several tools for straightening fibers

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tool4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ciliated comb-like swimming plate of a ctenophore

The act of drawing a comb through hair

Example: "His hair needed a comb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
combing14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hair carehaircarehairdressing17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Combs - as a verb

Straighten with a comb

Example: "Comb your hair"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
straighten14straighten out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Search thoroughly

Example: "They combed the area for the missing child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ransack13

Smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb

Example: "Comb your hair before dinner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disentangle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
groom8neaten6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She combs her hair every morning."
"He combs through the bookshelves for a good read."
"The detective combs the crime scene for clues."
"The archaeologist combs the dig site for artifacts."
"She combs through her notes to find the answer."
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Word Game Points

Is COMBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, combs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is COMBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, combs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is COMBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, combs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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