noun
combing
noun
1
The act of running a comb through hair, fur, or fiber to untangle or arrange it.
"Daily combing keeps a long-haired cat's coat from matting."
2
Loose hairs removed when combing.
"She saved the combings to donate to a wig-making charity."
How to Use Combing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of combing, or the loose hair it produces.
Word Forms
combings plural
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