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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

combwise en · ADV

Etymology

From comb + -wise.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.
    • "Well, we have disposed of them, at any rate, which is always something gained," said the Prime Minister, passing his fingers combwise through his beard... 1905, Edgar Jepson, Lady Noggs, peeress: