combing

/'koumiɳ/

Thân thiện

A child is combing her hair in front of a mirror.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of drawing a comb through hair or fibers: "Combing" refers to the process of using a comb to untangle, arrange, or straighten hair, wool, flax, or similar materials.

Usage

• "Combing" is used as a singular noun to describe the action or process itself.
• It can also be used in a more technical sense in textile preparation, referring to the process of preparing fibers like wool or cotton by aligning them and removing short strands.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her morning routine includes a thorough combing of her long hair.
  • The gentle combing helped detangle the child's curls.
  • The wool undergoes a process of combing before it is spun into yarn.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Textile Context: In manufacturing, "combing" is a specific process to produce high-quality, smooth yarn by removing short fibers and impurities.
  • The price of the fabric reflects the extra step of combing the cotton fibers.

Variants and Related Words

• Comb (n): A flat object with a row of thin teeth, used for arranging the hair.
• Comb (v): To untangle or arrange hair or fibers with a comb.
• Comber (n): A person or machine that combs fibers.

Synonyms

• Grooming: The act of cleaning and maintaining appearance, which can include combing.
• Carding: A related but distinct process of preparing fibers using wired brushes.

Notes

• The plural form "combings" refers to the loose hairs or fibers removed during the act of combing.
  • She cleaned the combings from her hairbrush.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of drawing a comb through hair
   • his hair needed a comb

Từ đồng nghĩa

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