laine — meaning in English

English meaning

• comber noun Someone whose job is combing wool or similar fibers.
• wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

Senses

laine is used for these senses in English:

• comber A long, curving wave breaking on the shore.

comber — full definition

1. noun Someone whose job is combing wool or similar fibers.
2. noun A machine used to comb wool or similar fibers.
3. noun A large wave that curls over and breaks on the shore.

wave — full definition

1. noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
2. noun A moving disturbance that carries energy, such as sound, light, or radio signals.
3. noun A sudden but temporary surge or increase in something.
4. verb To move your hand back and forth, usually to greet someone or say goodbye.
5. verb To move loosely back and forth, or to have an undulating shape.

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