1. the act of arranging hair with a comb
2. a thorough search through something

1. present participle of comb; arranging or untangling hair with a comb
2. searching through something thoroughly and systematically

Examples

• She spent ten minutes combing her long hair.
• The detective was combing through the evidence for clues.
• After combing the entire house, they finally found the keys.
• Daily combing helps prevent tangles in curly hair.
• The police are combing the area for the missing child.
• A gentle combing with a wide-tooth comb works best for wet hair.
• The thorough combing of the documents revealed several errors.