pocket comb

Thân thiện

A man takes a pocket comb from his shirt pocket to tidy his hair.

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.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small comb suitable for carrying in a pocket

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