comb
Translation
comb, crest
Examples
I need to buy a new comb.
I need to buy a new comb.
The rooster has a bright red comb.
The rooster has a bright red comb.
Grammar Patterns
a comb a tool for arranging hair She bought a new comb for her hair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brush
Etymology
From Old English 'camb', a tool for arranging hair. Cognate with German 'Kamm'.
Memory Tips
The 'b' at the end of the word is silent. Pronounce it 'cohm'. Picture a comb for your hair.