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Meaning of combwise | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR B2

Definitions

In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.

not-comparable

Examples

“"Well, we have disposed of them, at any rate, which is always something gained," said the Prime Minister, passing his fingers combwise through his beard...”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

come hell or high water come to that come to think of it come what may comedically comedogenically

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