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comb in Latin

comb in Latin is pecten, crista, pectō — comb means a flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.

comb in Latin

pecten
noun
crista
noun
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
pecten
noun
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
pectō
verb
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.

What does "comb" mean?

  1. noun A flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.
    "She ran a comb through her wet hair before leaving the house."
  2. noun The fleshy red crest on top of a rooster's or hen's head.
    "The prize rooster had a bright red comb and glossy black feathers."
  3. noun The structure of six-sided wax cells bees build to store honey and raise their young; a honeycomb.
    "The beekeeper carefully lifted a frame heavy with comb."
  4. verb To groom hair or fur with a comb.
    "He combed his hair flat before the interview."

comb in a sentence

  • She ran a comb through her wet hair before leaving the house.
  • The prize rooster had a bright red comb and glossy black feathers.
  • The beekeeper carefully lifted a frame heavy with comb.
  • He combed his hair flat before the interview.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "comb" in Latin?

"comb" in Latin is pecten, crista, pectō. comb means: A flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.

How do you use "comb" in a sentence?

Example: "She ran a comb through her wet hair before leaving the house." In Latin, "comb" is pecten, crista, pectō.

Are there other ways to say "comb" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "comb": pecten, crista, pectō.

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