Comb out
verb
To remove something, like knots or tangles, from your hair by using a comb.
After showering, she had to comb out the knots from her wet hair
Often appears as...
- comb out knots
- comb out tangles
verb
To search a place carefully and thoroughly.
The detectives combed out the entire area looking for clues
Often appears as...
- comb out an area
- comb out a place
verb
To remove something from a place or material by using a precise or careful method.
The archaeologists carefully combed out the dust from the ancient artifact
Often appears as...
- comb out dirt
- comb out dust
verb
To remove something, like knots or tangles, from your hair by using a comb.
After showering, she had to comb out the knots from her wet hair
Often appears as...
- comb out knots
- comb out tangles
verb
To search a place carefully and thoroughly.
The detectives combed out the entire area looking for clues
Often appears as...
- comb out an area
- comb out a place
verb
To remove something from a place or material by using a precise or careful method.
The archaeologists carefully combed out the dust from the ancient artifact
Often appears as...
- comb out dirt
- comb out dust
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3After Washing
Use 'comb out' to describe detangling hair when it's damp, as this is a common practice.
She habitually combs out her hair after every wash.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Process
'Comb out' suggests a gentle and careful action to avoid damaging the hair.
Be sure to comb out your curls softly to prevent breakage.
Pro Tip 3/3Regular Maintenance
'Comb out' can imply regular hair maintenance to prevent future tangles and knots.
I comb out my hair nightly to maintain its smoothness.
Pro Tip 1/3After Washing
Use 'comb out' to describe detangling hair when it's damp, as this is a common practice.
She habitually combs out her hair after every wash.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Process
'Comb out' suggests a gentle and careful action to avoid damaging the hair.
Be sure to comb out your curls softly to prevent breakage.
Pro Tip 3/3Regular Maintenance
'Comb out' can imply regular hair maintenance to prevent future tangles and knots.
I comb out my hair nightly to maintain its smoothness.
Pro Tip 1/3After Washing
Use 'comb out' to describe detangling hair when it's damp, as this is a common practice.
She habitually combs out her hair after every wash.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Process
'Comb out' suggests a gentle and careful action to avoid damaging the hair.
Be sure to comb out your curls softly to prevent breakage.
Pro Tip 3/3Regular Maintenance
'Comb out' can imply regular hair maintenance to prevent future tangles and knots.
I comb out my hair nightly to maintain its smoothness.
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