English Synonym Finder

comb

Definitions

A toothed strip of plastic, metal, or wood used for arranging, untangling, or cleaning hair.

To draw a comb through hair to tidy or arrange it.

To search a place or area very thoroughly.

Examples

She used a wooden comb to smooth out her tangled hair.

The detectives decided to comb the area for any overlooked clues.

Synonyms

groom brush tidy rake search scour examine

Antonyms

tangle mess dishevel neglect ignore disorder muss