combing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of using a comb to arrange or detangle hair.

  - "She spends hours every day combing her long hair."
  - "After washing his hair, John carefully combs it to remove any tangles."

• Noun

  A tool with closely set teeth or bristles used for smoothing, detangling, or arranging hair.

  - "Make sure to use a wide-toothed comb when detangling wet hair."
  - "The antique ivory comb was a prized possession of the queen."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with combing
grooming , looming , rooming

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Variants

List of all variants of combing that leads to same result
coaming , combing , coamings , combings , comb , combed , combs , combing wool , combing wools , 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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Old English cumben, from com, comb (perhaps imitative of the sound of the instrument).

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that ancient Egyptians used ivory combs?

2. Combs were often used as status symbols in ancient civilizations.

3. The average person spends about 3,000 hours of their life combing their hair.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brushing: Another common method of detangling and smoothing hair, using a brush instead of a comb.

2. Detangling: The process of removing knots and tangles from hair, using a comb, brush, or other tool.

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Culture

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In many cultures, combing is a significant part of personal grooming and self-care. It has been depicted in art and literature throughout history, representing not only physical cleanliness but also symbolizing order, beauty, and even status.

How to Memorize "combing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and size of a comb.
   - Imagine running a comb through your own hair.
   - Think about the sensation of smooth, tangle-free hair after combing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'combing' with the image of a person using a comb on their hair.
   - Remember the sound of a comb being run through hair.
   - Think about the smoothness and orderliness that comes after combing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: C for 'The act of using a comb to arrange or detangle hair.' and T for 'A tool with closely set teeth or bristles used for smoothing, detangling, or arranging hair.'
   - Create a rhyme to remember the word: 'Combing, I'm combing, smooth and calming, detangling, making my hair looking'.

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