combing
nounDivide combing into syllables:
comb · ing
How to pronounce combing:
Definition of combing:
- combing (noun):
- a test to ensure accuracy or progress
- the act of drawing a comb through hair.
- a raised frame (as around a hatchway in the deck of a ship) to keep out water
Synonyms for combing:
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