Combing: meaning, definitions and examples

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combing

[ ˈkoʊmɪŋ ]

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hair

The act of arranging the hair by drawing a comb through it.

Synonyms

brushing, grooming, tidying

Examples of usage

She gave her hair a quick combing before leaving the house.
After the shower, she did a thorough combing to remove any tangles.

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textiles

The process of separating and straightening out fibers, as of cotton or wool.

Synonyms

carding, cleaning, preparing

Examples of usage

Combing is an essential step in preparing the fibers for spinning.
The combing machine efficiently separates the fibers.

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hair

To arrange or untangle (hair) by drawing a comb through it.

Synonyms

brush, groom, untangle

Examples of usage

She combing her daughter's hair gently.
He combed his hair neatly before the job interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "combing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penteando

🇮🇳 कंघी करना

🇩🇪 kämmen

🇮🇩 menyisir

🇺🇦 розчісування

🇵🇱 czesanie

🇯🇵 櫛でとかす

🇫🇷 peigner

🇪🇸 peinar

🇹🇷 tarama

🇰🇷 빗질

🇸🇦 تمشيط

🇨🇿 česání

🇸🇰 česanie

🇨🇳 梳理

🇸🇮 česanje

🇮🇸 kambur

🇰🇿 тараны

🇬🇪 ვარცხნა

🇦🇿 darama

🇲🇽 peinar

Word origin

The word 'combing' originated from the Old English word 'comb', which is of Germanic origin. The verb 'combing' has been used since the late Middle English period, while the noun form dates back to the early 17th century. Combing has been an essential practice in grooming and textile processing for centuries, with combs being made from various materials over time.