How Do You Spell COMBING?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊmɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "combing" is pronounced /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/ with two syllables. The "o" in "combing" is pronounced as a long vowel sound /oʊ/, not a short vowel sound /ɑ/. This is due to the "magic e" at the end of the word, which changes the pronunciation of the preceding vowel. The "b" in "combing" is pronounced /b/ with a final consonant sound, not a silent letter. Double consonants are used to indicate the short vowel sound in words like "coming" and "running", but not in "combing".

COMBING Meaning and Definition

1. Combing is a verb that refers to the act of running a comb or any similar narrow-toothed instrument through hair, fur, or other fibers in order to straighten, untangle, or arrange them neatly. It involves systematically pulling the comb through the strands, gently removing any tangles or knots that may have formed, and aligning the fibers in a desired pattern. Combing can be performed on a person's hair for hygienic or grooming purposes, as well as to create a desired hairstyle or improve the appearance of the hair. It can also be done on animals with fur, such as dogs or cats, to remove loose hair, prevent matting, and maintain a healthy coat.

   In addition to hair care, combing can also refer to the process of separating and straightening fibers in materials like wool, cotton, or flax, so as to remove any impurities or waste. This process is often done mechanically in the textile industry, using specialized combing machines. Combing plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of the fibers, resulting in smooth, even, and refined yarns, which can be further processed into various textiles or garments.

   Overall, combing signifies the systematic act of untangling, straightening, or arranging fibers, whether it's related to hair grooming or textile production.

Top Common Misspellings for COMBING *

• combind 50%
• comeing 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for COMBING

• combaning
• coiming
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• covving
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• Momming
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• Cromeing
• pomming
• Cooobing
• Cimeing
• COMRIGG
• Combont
• commina

Etymology of COMBING

The word "combing" originated from the Old English word "cambian", which means to comb or comb out. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "kambōną", meaning to comb or to curl. It also has roots in the Proto-Indo-European word "gembh-", which means to comb or to weave. Over time, this word has evolved to its present form "combing".

Similar spelling words for COMBING

• confining,
• kompyang,
• campaing,
• Kembing,
• combining,
• convince,
• gambang,
• climbing,
• combine,
• confined,
• conveying,
• kampong,
• confines,
• kemping,
• fine-tooth-combing,
• comping,
• kompong,
• Cubing,
• kampung,
• coming,
• COMPWING,
• combinable,
• combines,
• gumping,
• de-camping,
• CMPNEUAC,
• camping-ground,
• keymapping,
• kimboing,
• coin bank,
• combined,
• kembung,
• gymping,
• convincing,
• camping,
• campong,
• convinced,
• Cambing,
• guimping,
• confine,
• kembang,
• camping-site,
• convening,
• Wool-combing,
• kemboing,
• fine-combing,
• Combating,
• conniving.

Plural form of COMBING is COMBINGS

Conjugate verb Combing

CONDITIONAL

I would comb

we would comb

you would comb

he/she/it would comb

they would comb

FUTURE

I will comb

we will comb

you will comb

he/she/it will comb

they will comb

FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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he/she/it combed

they combed

PAST PERFECT

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you had combed

he/she/it had combed

they had combed

PRESENT

I comb

we comb

you comb

he/she/it combs

they comb

PRESENT PERFECT

I have combed

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you have combed

he/she/it has combed

they have combed

I am combing

we are combing

you are combing

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I was combing

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I will be combing

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