pocket comb
Definition
Noun: A small, often folding, comb designed to be conveniently carried in a pocket for personal grooming.
Usage
A "pocket comb" is a personal care item used to tidy or style hair while on the go. It is characterized by its compact size, which allows it to fit easily into a pocket, purse, or small bag.
Examples
- He always carried a pocket comb to ensure his hair looked neat after wearing a hat.
- She pulled out a small pocket comb from her jeans pocket to fix her windblown hair.
- The barber gave him a complimentary pocket comb after his haircut.
Advanced Usage
- "To have a pocket comb" can imply a person is attentive to their personal appearance.
- He's always so well-groomed; I bet he has a pocket comb.
Variants and Related Words
- Comb (n): A general tool with teeth for arranging or cleaning hair.
- Folding comb (n): A type of pocket comb with a handle that folds over the teeth for protection.
- Pocket-sized (adj): Of a size suitable for carrying in a pocket.
Synonyms
- Compact comb
- Travel comb
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This specific item is not commonly featured in idioms or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
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a small comb suitable for carrying in a pocket
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