comb out
phrasal verb
combed out; combing out; combs out
1
: to make (hair) neat and smooth with a comb
She sat in front of the mirror combing out her hair.
2
: to smooth out (tangles in hair) with a comb
Her mother combed the tangles out.
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Another one of Earth’s earliest filter feeders, these creatures had fine bristles to comb out microorganisms from seawater, showcasing an efficient adaptation for survival in ancient oceans.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Once this is done, comb out with a wide-tooth comb.
—Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2023
The bristles are generally quite soft, but just firm enough to gently rake through hair and comb out any tangles in a matter of minutes — perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to invest much time into their hair routine.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Once this is done, comb out with a wide-tooth comb.
—Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2023
The bristles are generally quite soft, but just firm enough to gently rake through hair and comb out any tangles in a matter of minutes — perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to invest much time into their hair routine.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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“Comb out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comb%20out. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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