combed

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of running a comb through one's hair to detangle and smooth it.

  - "After a shower, I like to comb my hair."
  - "My little sister enjoys watching me comb my hair."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with combed
tomb , groom , room

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Variants

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comb , combed , comblike , combs , combing , hot comb , hot combs , hot-comb , hot-combed , hot-combing , hot-combs , comb out , combed out , combing out , combs out

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Etymology

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The word 'combed' comes from the Old English word 'coman', which means 'to gather' or 'to assemble'. The use of combs for grooming dates back to ancient civilizations.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first combs were made from bone, ivory, or animal antlers?

2. In some cultures, combing your hair before going to bed is believed to bring good luck and prevent nightmares.

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Related Concepts

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1. grooming: The practice of keeping oneself clean and well-presented, often including activities like bathing, brushing hair, and trimming nails.

2. detangling: The process of removing knots or tangles from hair or other fibers.

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Culture

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In literature, 'combed' is often used to describe the act of grooming or preparing oneself for an important event. In art, images of people combing their hair have been popular for centuries, symbolizing cleanliness and order.

How to Memorize "combed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize running a comb through your hair, feeling the smooth glide of the teeth over your scalp and the detangling of any knots.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'combed' with the feeling of having well-groomed, smooth hair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Often Make Beautiful Hair' to remember the meaning of 'combed' (C for cats, O for often, M for make, B for beautiful, H for hair).

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