comby en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkoʊmi/ (General-American)
- /ˈkəʊmi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From comb + -y.
Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of a comb.
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(Cornwall, obsolete) Formed of vertical plates, or combs.
a comby lode
Some parts of a vein may exhibit a comby structure, while others show no trace of any particular arrangement.
1884, John Arthur Phillips, A Treatise on Ore Deposits, page 44:
- (US) Of a wheel: having a defect consisting of a network of fine cracks covering a small area of the tread.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most comby | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more comby | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |