combing
combing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, combing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcombing
- (especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.
Example: "I need to comb my hair before we leave the house"
- To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.
- To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.
Example: "Police combed the field for evidence after the assault"
- To roll over, as the top or crest of a wave; to break with a white foam, as waves.
- The act by which something is combed.
Example: "My hair needs frequent combings; otherwise, it gets matted."
- (in the plural) Individual hairs that drop out when the hair is combed.
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