combwise

adv

combwise

adv

Etymology From comb + -wise.

1

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:

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