comber Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
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noun a long curling sea wave
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noun a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
WordNet
Comb"er noun
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One who combs; one whose occupation it is to comb wool, flax, etc. Also, a machine for combing wool, flax, etc. -
A long, curling wave.
Com"ber transitive verb
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To cumber. Obs. Spenser.
Com"ber noun
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Encumbrance. Obs.
Com"ber noun
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(Zoöl.) The cabrilla. Also, a name applied to a species of wrasse. Prov. Eng.