Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-ee-kohm, kuhr-]
- /ˈkɜr iˌkoʊm, ˈkʌr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kur-ee-kohm, kuhr-]
- /ˈkɜr iˌkoʊm, ˈkʌr-/
Definitions of currycomb word
- noun currycomb a square comb consisting of rows of small teeth, used for grooming horses 3
- noun currycomb a circular comb with rows of teeth or ridges, for rubbing down, grooming, and cleaning a horse's coat 3
- verb transitive currycomb to use a currycomb on 3
- noun currycomb a comb, usually with rows of metal teeth, for currying horses. 1
- verb with object currycomb to rub or clean with such a comb. 1
- noun currycomb A comb or brush, having rubber or plastic teeth, used to groom horses. 1
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Origin of currycomb
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; curry2 + comb1
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Parts of speech for Currycomb
noun
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currycomb popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
currycomb usage trend in Literature
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