comb·er (k  m r)n. 1. One, such as a machine or a worker, that combs something, such as wool. 2. A long wave that has reached its peak or broken into foam; a breaker. |
comber [ˈkəʊmə]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a person, tool, or machine that combs wool, flax, etc.
2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a long curling wave; roller
comber, breaker, roller - A long curving wave is a comber, a wave that curls over and dissolves into foam is a breaker, and a long wave moving steadily shoreward is a roller.
See also related terms for wave.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | comber - a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker" |
| 2. | comber - a long curling sea wave moving ridge, wave - one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) | |
| 3. | comber - a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|