Word Finder - comb

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A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.

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A machine used in separating choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

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A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.

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A structure of hexagon cells made by bees for storing honey; honeycomb.

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An old English measure of corn equal to the half quarter.

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The top part of a gun’s stock.

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The toothed plate at the top and bottom of an escalator that prevents objects getting trapped between the moving stairs and fixed landings.

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The main body of a harmonica containing the air chambers and to which the reed plates are attached.

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A former, commonly cone-shaped, used in hat manufacturing for hardening soft fibre.

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A toothed tool used for chasing screws on work in a lathe; a chaser.

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The notched scale of a wire micrometer.

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The collector of an electrical machine, usually resembling a comb.

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One of a pair of peculiar organs on the base of the abdomen in scorpions.

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The curling crest of a wave; a comber.

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A toothed plate used for creating wells in agar gels for electrophoresis.

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A toothed wooden pick used to push the weft thread tightly against the previous pass of thread to create a tight weave.

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A connected and reduced curve with irreducible components consisting of a smooth subcurve (called the handle) and one or more additional irreducible components (called teeth) that each intersect the handle in a single point that is unequal to the unique point of intersection for any of the other teeth.

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(especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.

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I need to comb my hair before we leave the house

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To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

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To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

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Police combed the field for evidence after the assault

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To roll over, as the top or crest of a wave; to break with a white foam, as waves.

I've got to go comb my hair.

I'll keep the comb and brush.

Cynthia was standing at her bureau for a last minute comb of her hair.

She dressed and grabbed a comb from her locker, crossing to the mirror above the sinks.

If you're concerned about a messed up head, either shave it all off or comb over the scars.

Throwing back the covers, she slid off the window seat and headed for the door, using her fingers as a comb to put her hair in some kind of order.

We never mentioned the comb and brush.

She held the comb and brush in her hand and tears streamed down her cheeks.

One by one Carmen brushed them with a curry comb while they munched a breakfast of oats.

His religion requires the Sikh to carry five articles - kes, the knot of hair on the head; the kanga, a comb; the kard, a knife; the kach, a pair of short trousers peculiar to the Sikh; and the khara, an iron bangle on the wrist.

The best rippler, or apparatus for separating the seed capsules from the branches, consists of a kind of comb having, set in a wooden frame, iron teeth made of round-rod iron i ths of an inch asunder at the bottom, and half an inch at the top, and 18 in.

Another advantage of membership is the use of a " county label " for affixing to each section of honey in comb, a or jar of extracted honey, offered for sale by members.

This morning I took a bath, and when teacher came upstairs to comb my hair she told me some very sad news which made me unhappy all day.

Ice has its grain as well as wood, and when a cake begins to rot or "comb," that is, assume the appearance of honeycomb, whatever may be its position, the air cells are at right angles with what was the water surface.

The most approved fashion of weaving is called tsuzure-ori (linked-weaving); that is to say, the cross threade are laid in with the fingers and pushed into their places with a comb by hand, very little machinery being used.

She ran a comb through her hair, deciding not to re-braid the top part.

If you are unable to find the hair accessory you want, keep in mind that many shops, such as Headpiece Heaven, are willing to custom-make a tiara, comb, or other hairpiece to your specifications so you can have the look of your dreams!

The latter, when ripe, was pulled up by the roots, and the grain was separated by means of an implement resembling a comb.

From the girdle hung the single-edged missile axe or francisca, the scramasax or short knife, a poniard and such articles of toilet as scissors, a comb (of wood or bone), &c. The Franks also used a weapon called the framea (an iron lance set firmly in a wooden shaft), and bows and arrows.

If you want to have your icing textured, use the icing comb and gently drag it over the icing to add the texture you want.

Companies specializing in mailing lists comb through the public records and make a list from the information they find.

She dressed hurriedly in the clothes Sarah had loaned her and ran fingers through her hair, wishing she had a comb.

Our expert editors comb every article to make sure the information you receive is as accurate as possible.

Edith looked once more at her son and then picked up the garment and the comb.

Not only this here coded notebook but questions like why was a minister's wife squirreling away $27.50 in gold coins in her comb?

Perhaps it was the blonde hair in the comb.

She used the knife to open the comb.

These glands are represented externally by a special plate, the cribellum, which lies in front of the ordinary spinning mamillae, and by a comb of short bristles, the calamistrum, placed in the penultimate segment of the left of the last pair.

The five K's are (I) the kes or uncut hair of the whole body, (2) the kachh or short drawers ending above the knee, (3) the kara or iron bangle, (4) the khanda or small steel dagger,(5) the khanga or comb.

The cingulum appears to be represented by the margin, usually produced into long petal-like 4 5 6 From Comb.

These sheets were readily accepted by the bees, and afterwards plates cast from metal were employed, with so good a result as to give to the bees as perfect a midrib as that of natural comb with the deep cell walls cut away.

Smart shoppers who are willing to comb through the clothing racks can walk away with terrific designer finds for their little boys, and most of these items are discounted due to overstock.

Yet even in the middle ages kings of Christian countries were buried with their swords and spears, and queens with their spindles and ornaments; the bishop was laid in his grave with his crozier and comb; the priest with his chalice and vestments; and clay vessels filled with charcoal (answering to the urns of heathen times) are found in the churches of France and Denmark.

The head and neck are destitute of feathers, and the former, which is much flattened above, is in the male crowned with a caruncle or comb, while the skin of the latter in the same sex lies in folds, forming a wattle.

Langstroth, in his measurements, hit upon the happy mean which keeps bees from propolizing or fastening the frames to the hive body, as they assuredly would do if sufficient space had not been allowed for free passage round the side-bars; it is equally certain that if too much space had been provided, they would fill it with comb and thus render the frame immovable.

Next in importance, to bee-keepers, is the enormous advance made in late years through the invention of a machine for manufacturing the impressed wax sheets known as " comb foundation," aptly so named, because upon it the bees build the cells wherein they store their food.

Weed, a skilful American machinist, who, after some years of strenuous effort, succeeded in devising and perfecting special rollers and dies, by the use of which foundation was produced with a midrib so thin as to compare favourably with natural comb built by the bees.

A hair comb or tortoise headband is a classy and timeless choice that always looks good, while a beaded or ornate barrette can add some bohemian charm.

Secure the bottom with a clear elastic, then take a teasing comb and lightly brush the braid to make it a little rough and imperfect looking.

The Rip Curl style comes in three different colors, brown, light blue and black, and even includes a wax comb in the back pocket!

Series 7 razors utilize Pulsonic technology, sensitive flexing heads, precision comfort blades, a power comb, three stage cutting system, and their Clean and Renew system.

If he likes you, chances are he'll start pushing his hair back, or start running his fingers through it trying to "comb" it back.

How many parents groan at the reality of having to comb toy stores in search of the same backpack sported by their daughter's best friend?

Make of a "honey comb" construction, this luggage offers you sturdy construction, without the extra weight.

Our community includes a staff of expert writers and editors who comb all available resources for the most accurate and up to date facts on the topics you want to know about most.You're part of our community too.

As the child plays, she can pretend to brush the horse and comb the mane and tail.

You never know what you will find at garage sales, so if you're willing to wake up early on weekends and comb through someone else's old items, you may find exactly what you're looking for.

You may need to comb the "collection" portion of the site for a desired product and call your nearest Vuitton store.

If you have your heart set on a pair of Jaidens, you should first comb all the online shoe sellers, as many will have a few leftover pairs.

Blair and Todd supporters will comb through OLTL spoilers looking for any hints, teases or suggestions that their couple is likely to share screen time and interpret it accordingly.