Meaning ofcombin English

Noun

1. a tool with teeth for grooming; separating fibers
2. a hair grooming tool with teeth
3. a machine for separating cotton fibers
   The factory used a comb to separate the cotton fibers.
4. a plate on escalators for safety
   The escalator has a comb at the bottom for safety purposes.
5. a tool with teeth for metalwork; chasing screws
   The machinist used a comb to shape the metal edges.
6. a notched scale for measurement
   The architect designed a comb to measure the building's height.
7. a collector in electrical devices
   The electrical engineer installed a comb in the circuit breaker.
8. a plate for creating agar gel wells
   The biologist used a comb to create uniform wells in the agar gel.
9. scorpion's abdominal organ for combing substrate
   The scorpion uses its comb to scrape the sand for food.
10. fleshy growth on birds' or reptiles' heads; crest
    The rooster's comb is a distinctive red fleshy growth on its head.
11. top part of a gun's stock
    The hunter held the rifle by its comb to aim accurately.
12. honey storage structure made by bees
    The bees built a comb in the beehive to store honey.
13. a cone-shaped former for hat fibers; used in manufacturing
    The factory used a comb to shape the hat fibers into a cone shape.
14. a toothed tool for weaving; tightens threads
    The weaver used a comb to tighten the threads and create a dense fabric.
15. a crest on armor (metal, leather, etc.)
    The knight wore a helmet with a comb on top for protection.
16. a harmonica's main body; contains air chambers
    The musician blew air through the comb of the harmonica to produce sound.