comb in Portuguese
comb in Portuguese is pente, crista, pentear — comb means a flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.
comb in Portuguese
pente
crista
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
pente
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
pentear
passar
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.
pente-fino
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.
What does "comb" mean?
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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."
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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."
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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."
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verb To groom hair or fur with a comb.
"He combed his hair flat before the interview."
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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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What is "comb" in Portuguese?
"comb" in Portuguese is pente, crista, pentear. 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 Portuguese, "comb" is pente, crista, pentear.
Are there other ways to say "comb" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "comb": pente, crista, pentear, passar, pente-fino.
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