Combed

/koʊmd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of comb; to have arranged or styled (hair) with a comb.

She combed her hair until it was smooth and shiny.

to have searched thoroughly in a systematic way.

The detective combed the area for clues after the crime was reported.

adjective

referring to hair or fur that has been styled with a comb.

He walked into the room with his hair perfectly combed.

Derived from the verb 'comb', meaning to arrange hair with a comb.

comb through

to search thoroughly

combed hair

hair that is styled neatly

comb the area

to search an area meticulously

comb

a tool used for arranging hair

brushed

styled using a brush

neat

arranged in a tidy manner

to search intensely for something

I combed the internet for answers.

to fix or tidy up

I need to comb my appearance before the meeting.