Word Finder - combs

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A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.

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A machine used in separating choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

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A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.

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A structure of hexagon cells made by bees for storing honey; honeycomb.

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An old English measure of corn equal to the half quarter.

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The top part of a gun’s stock.

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The toothed plate at the top and bottom of an escalator that prevents objects getting trapped between the moving stairs and fixed landings.

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The main body of a harmonica containing the air chambers and to which the reed plates are attached.

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A former, commonly cone-shaped, used in hat manufacturing for hardening soft fibre.

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A toothed tool used for chasing screws on work in a lathe; a chaser.

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The notched scale of a wire micrometer.

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The collector of an electrical machine, usually resembling a comb.

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One of a pair of peculiar organs on the base of the abdomen in scorpions.

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The curling crest of a wave; a comber.

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A toothed plate used for creating wells in agar gels for electrophoresis.

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A toothed wooden pick used to push the weft thread tightly against the previous pass of thread to create a tight weave.

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A connected and reduced curve with irreducible components consisting of a smooth subcurve (called the handle) and one or more additional irreducible components (called teeth) that each intersect the handle in a single point that is unequal to the unique point of intersection for any of the other teeth.

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(especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.

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I need to comb my hair before we leave the house

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To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

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To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

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Police combed the field for evidence after the assault

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To roll over, as the top or crest of a wave; to break with a white foam, as waves.

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(abbreviation) Combination.

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A valley, often wooded and often with no river

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A cirque.

They are most usual on combs and pins; but sacred animals are also found.

She used a few combs to pull hers into a French bun.

The covering of the gold combs is said to symbolize obedience.

For brides with dark or black hair, tiaras and combs with black bases will blend into the hairstyle itself, allowing the details of the tiara or the accents of the comb to stand out beautifully.

These combs resemble those used up to the present day for removing nits from the hair.

The combs 33 teeth remove and destroy even the very smallest nits without pulling, cutting or hurting the hair.

Tiaras add a special touch to make you look and feel even more like a princess on your special day, while lovely combs serve double duty by holding hair in place and adding an extra touch of beauty.

Combs are great for partial and halfdos, long hair left down, sideswept styles, and more.

Wedding hair accessories like tiaras and combs with black bases can either serve to blend in with the hair or make the accessory itself stand out.

Although there are wedding tiaras or combs with black available, there is lesser selection than other colors and styles, such as white, pearls, and silver.

You can look for wedding tiaras or combs with black or colored wedding shoes and other bridesmaid and bridal jewelry in your wedding colors.

In a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride's hair is also done with many gold combs and these are covered by a white head piece called a tsuno kakushi.

Sean Combs has been known by many names throughout the years.

Combs was born November 4, 1969 in New York City.

Sean "Diddy" Combs created the Sean John line in 1998.

Not to get political here (this is, after all, a gossip piece), but Sean Combs is ranting about Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin and something needs to be said about it.

Sean Combs or Diddy (sometimes) is no stranger to politics.

Four people were stabbed at Sean Combs produced Notorious B.I.G. bio-pic Notorious premiere.

Now, rumor has it that Chris Brown and Rihanna are working on a reconciliation at Sean Combs' mansion in Miami.

Brushes and Combs help remove shedding hair and help your dog look neat again.

Samoan tattoos were applied with ink, tattoo combs, and hammer.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is the man behind the very popular Sean John clothing fashion line.

In fact, urban living is the very inspiration Combs states for wanting to create this line; he wanted to create a clothing line that was "fashion forward", but one that embodied the "sophistication" and authenticity of urban cities.

Yes, and not because Mr. Combs is the man behind the collection.

For more information, search for more tips online or contact a professional modeling agency with a plus size division, like the Ford 12+ Division or Dorothy Combs Models.

Highly contagious fungal infections such as tinea capitis, for example, may be prevented by keeping hair clean and by teaching children not to share hats, combs, or hair brushes.

Wide-toothed combs and brushes with smooth tips are recommended.

Children should frequently be reminded not to share brushes, combs, or hair accessories.

Among children head lice are commonly transmitted by the sharing of hats, combs, brushes, hair accessories, headphones, pillows, and stuffed toys.

Nits also can be manually removed with any fine-toothed comb, including pet flea combs, a specialized nit comb (LiceMeister, LiceOut), a battery-powered vibrating or anti-static comb, tweezers, baby safety scissors, and fingernails.

Prevention of lice infestation depends on adequate personal hygiene and consistently not sharing combs, brushes, hair accessories, hats, towels, or bedding.

Head bands, barrettes, hair clips, combs, and hair pins can all be used to give your style that little something extra.

If you have particular accessories in mind - for example flowers, sparkly pins, or combs - take them with you so that your stylist can incorporate them into your hairstyle.

Many girls enjoy adding elaborate details to their prom styles, such as glittering hair pins, decorative combs, or other hair accessories.

Relaxers, hot curlers, hot combs, and color can all damage your hair and using more than one of these can make the problems exponentially worse.

Many salons also offer hair accessories such as brushes, combs, hair dryers, curling irons, and decorative pins and bands of professional quality.

Wooden combs are also acceptable as long as they are polished and smooth.

Electric rollers, hot combs, and curling irons are hard on the hair and should be used in moderation.

Crystal tiaras with combs on the side to secure them to the hair.

Wahl 79450 HomePro 14-Piece Styling Kit with Clipper and Trimmer - includes storage case, snap-on guide combs and a fine tooth trimmer, $19.

Wahl 79524 26-Piece Deluxe Hair Clipper Kit - powerful motor for cutting thicker hair, 10 guide combs, scissors, hair clips, cape, neck duster, storage box and how-to DVD included, $27.

Remington HC-920 PrecisionPro 300 Titanium 25-Piece Haircut Kit Cord/Cordless - corded and cordless kit with titanium-coated blades that never need oiling; includes guide combs, scissors, ear guides, clips, storage case and more, $28.

Attachments/Accessories - Depending on your needs, you may want extra bells and whistles, such as additional sizes of clipper attachments, guide combs to create blended styling, a cape, or even a case to hold everything.

No metal tools - including combs, picks, or bowls - should be used with the coloring agents because the metal can change the resulting color tint.

Hair sticks, pins, combs, tiaras, and clips are all popular, and some choices include rhinestones, flowers, glitter, and other elegant touches.

For a slightly more 1940s look, use combs instead of barrettes and top them with silk flowers.

Fresh or silk flowers, floral garlands, tiaras, hair combs, pins, clips, and even head bands are popular bridal accessories.

Use combs rather than brushes and let your hair dry naturally whenever possible.

Laser combs have long been recommended by hair restorative clinics and dermatologists throughout Japan and Europe to promote cellular metabolism, which in turn promotes increased blood circulation and stimulates hair growth.

Emitting no sound or sensation, laser combs apply light energy to the scalp in a gentle and nourishing method that many people find therapeutic and relaxing.