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Definition of recomb

recomb

/riːˈkoʊm/
re · comb
Past Simple:recombed
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Past Participle:recombed
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Present Participle:recombing
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recomb Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To comb (hair, wool, or another fibrous material) again in order to restore neatness or remove tangles and impurities.

Example

"After stepping inside from the blustery wind, she paused in front of the hallway mirror to recomb her hair before the interview."

2

To search through (a place, area, or body of records) thoroughly a second time.

Example

"Search-and-rescue teams decided to recomb the northern ridge at daybreak for any signs of the missing hiker."

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• Rhymes for recomb

• Nearby Words

recollection
recolonization
recolor
recomb
recombine
recommence
recommend

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recomb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recomb
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