comb (EN)

noun, verb

noun “comb”

1. a tool with teeth for arranging and tidying hair
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   She used a comb to untangle her hair every morning.
2. the process of tidying hair with this tool
   After swimming, she gave her tangled hair a thorough comb.
3. the fleshy, red crest on the head of a male chicken
   The rooster's bright red comb stood out against his dark feathers.
4. a structure created by bees for honey storage
   The beekeeper carefully extracted the honey-filled combs from the hive.
5. a safety feature on escalators to prevent entrapment
   Before stepping off the escalator, make sure your shoelaces don't get caught in the comb at the end.
6. the part of a harmonica that holds the reeds
   He carefully cleaned the comb of his harmonica to ensure it produced clear, beautiful notes.

verb “comb”

1. to tidy hair or fur using this tool
   She combed her cat's fur to remove the tangles.
2. to search an area thoroughly
   Detectives combed through the abandoned house looking for clues.