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    Peine (en. Comb)

    /ˈpe.in.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Instrument used to comb or detangle hair.
    She always carries a comb in her purse.
    Ella siempre lleva un peine en su bolso.
    Tool used to smooth or shape hair.
    The hairdresser used the comb to add volume to the hairstyle.
    El peluquero usó el peine para darle volumen al peinado.
    Object that can be used in art techniques such as steel combing.
    He used a comb to create a design in the painting.
    Utilizó un peine para crear un diseño en la pintura.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pinna', meaning feather or wing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    iron comb
    It refers to a very strong comb, used in metaphorical contexts to describe something very powerful.
    peine de hierro
    customs comb
    A term used to refer to situations of control and meticulous review.
    peine de aduana

    Related Words

    hair styler
    Chain or instrument used to comb.
    peinador
    hairstyle
    Style or way in which hair is arranged.
    peinado

    Slang Meanings

    Comb as a reference to a difficult or problematic life.
    He is always in a comb, he can never be calm.
    Siempre está en un peine, nunca puede estar tranquilo.
    To use the comb to refer to someone who cares a lot about their appearance.
    That girl is a 'comb' because she is always focused on her hair.
    Esa chica es un 'peinador' porque siempre está pendiente de su cabello.