Word: COMBING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of COMBING
- (especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.
"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.
"Police combed the field for evidence after the assault"
- The act by which something is combed.
"My hair needs frequent combings; otherwise, it gets matted."
- (in the plural) Individual hairs that drop out when the hair is combed.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "combing" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "combing" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COMBING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COMBING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COMBING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COMBING:
- # the combing effect
- # master of combing
- # playing with combing
- # in terms of combing
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