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comb

comb

Meaning of comb

a flat tool with teeth used for arranging hair

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EN-UK/ˈkəʊm/
EN-US/ˈkoʊm/
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comb with Russian translation

comb usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она хранит расчёску рядом с щётками.

She keeps the comb near brushes.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

После расчесывания он использует маленькую расчёску, чтобы распутать шерсть кошки.

After brushing, he uses a small comb to detangle the cat's fur.

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comb belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

combрасчёска
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

comb synonyms

Related words worth learning together

hairbrush
A tool with bristles used to smooth and style hair; works differently from a comb.
brush
General term for a bristled tool; can refer to many kinds including a hairbrush.
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🇬🇧en

A tool with bristles used to smooth and style hair; works differently from a comb.

A1Very Often

She reached for her hairbrush to detangle her long hair.

🇬🇧en

General term for a bristled tool; can refer to many kinds including a hairbrush.

A1Very Often

Use a soft brush for your pet's coat.

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How to pronounce comb and what this word means

comb means comb. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce comb

/ˈkəʊm/

comb translation

comb

comb examples

She keeps the comb near brushes.

comb transcription

/ˈkəʊm/, /ˈkoʊm/

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comb meaning: what does it mean?

a flat tool with teeth used for arranging hair

comb pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

comb is pronounced as /ˈkəʊm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

comb definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She keeps the comb near brushes. Translation: Она хранит расчёску рядом с щётками.

Is comb part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, comb can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is comb part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, comb can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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