Comber

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌm.bər/

Definitions of comber

noun a long curling wave of the sea

Example Sentences

A1 The comber gently brushed the sand off the beach.

A2 The comber was skilled at untangling knots in yarn.

B1 The comber carefully smoothed out the fabric before sewing.

B2 The comber meticulously combed through the data to find any errors.

C1 The comber's expertise in hair styling was well-known in the industry.

C2 The comber's attention to detail was evident in the precision of their work.

Examples of comber in a Sentence

formal The comber carefully smoothed out the fabric before cutting it.

informal The comber made sure the material was wrinkle-free before starting.

slang The comber was a pro at ironing out the creases in the cloth.

figurative She was like a comber, meticulously going over every detail of the project.

Grammatical Forms of comber

• past tense: combed
• plural: combers
• comparative: more comber
• superlative: most comber
• present tense: comb
• future tense: will comb
• perfect tense: have combed
• continuous tense: is combing
• singular: comber
• positive degree: comber
• infinitive: to comb
• gerund: combing
• participle: combing

Origin and Evolution of comber

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'comber' originated from Old English 'cambra' which means 'one who combs'. It was derived from the verb 'cambian' meaning 'to comb'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'comber' evolved to refer to a person or thing that combs or smooths, such as a comber of wool or a wave comber. The usage of the word has expanded to include various contexts related to combing or smoothing.