comb out

/koʊm aʊt/
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Other forms: combed out; combing out; combs out

Definitions of comb out
  1. verb
    smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb
    synonyms: comb, disentangle
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    types:
    sleek down, slick, slick down
    give a smooth and glossy appearance
    fluff, tease
    ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
    type of:
    groom, neaten
    care for one's external appearance
  2. verb
    remove unwanted elements
    synonyms: weed out
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    type of:
    get rid of, remove
    dispose of
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