1. plural of comb; flat pieces with teeth used for arranging hair
2. plural of comb; fleshy crests on the heads of roosters and other birds

1. third person singular present of comb; arranges or smooths hair with a comb
2. third person singular present of comb; searches through carefully and thoroughly

Examples

• She keeps several combs in her purse.
• The rooster’s red combs stood tall on his head.
• He combs his hair every morning before work.
• The detective combs through the evidence for clues.
• My grandmother collects antique ivory combs.
• She combs the beach looking for seashells.
• The barber combs each customer’s hair carefully.