Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

combwise

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: comb-wise
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.

Example Sentences

""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..."

Etymology

From comb + -wise.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: comb

Questions

What does combwise mean?: In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.
Where does combwise come from?: From comb + -wise.

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