What does "comb" mean?

"Comb" means: A tool with teeth for making your hair tidy. Example: "She used a comb to brush her hair."

How do you say comb in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, comb is מסרק. In Spanish, it is peine.

How do you pronounce "comb"?

Comb is pronounced /koʊm/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Comb — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

comb

/koʊm/

noun

A tool with teeth for making your hair tidy

“She used a comb to brush her hair.”

מסרק

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Comb is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A tool with teeth for making your hair tidy" In Hebrew, comb translates to מסרק.

Example Sentences

She ran the comb through her tangled hair after her bath.
He found a small comb in the bottom of his school bag.
Always comb gently from the ends up to avoid breaking your hair.

Did You Know? Combs are one of the oldest human inventions — the oldest known comb was found in Persia and is over 5,000 years old. Ancient Egyptians were buried with combs so they could groom themselves in the afterlife. A rooster's red comb on top of its head is also called a "comb" — but it keeps the bird cool, not tidy!