currycomb
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cur·ry·comb
(kûr′ē-kōm′, kŭr′-)n.
A comb with plastic or rubber teeth, used for grooming horses.
tr.v. cur·ry·combed, cur·ry·comb·ing, cur·ry·combs
To groom with a currycomb.
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currycomb
(ˈkʌrɪˌkəʊm)n
(Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a square comb consisting of rows of small teeth, used for grooming horses
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cur•ry•comb
(ˈkɜr iˌkoʊm, ˈkʌr-)n.
1. a comb, usu. with rows of metal teeth, for currying horses.
v.t. 2. to rub or clean with such a comb.
[1565–75]
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Noun | 1. | currycomb - a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses comb - a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair |
Verb | 1. | currycomb - clean (a horse) with a currycomb comb - straighten with a comb; "comb your hair" |
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