combverb
to make hair smooth using a comb(= a flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a thin row of long, narrow parts along one side):
They used machines to comb out the raw sheep's wool.
If you sit still for a moment, I will comb out your hair.
She cut her child's hair short, combed out the lice, and sprayed her scalp with disinfectant.
If I get my hair cut short, I won't have to keep combing knots out of it all the time.
There's still some dry shampoo in your hair and you've got to comb it out.
My dog's shaggy coat needs to be combed out on a daily basis.
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