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overcombed

overcombed is the simple past and past participle of overcomb.

Meaning of overcomb

Verb

overcomb (third-person singular simple present overcombs, present participle overcombing, simple past and past participle overcombed)

  1. (transitive) To comb too much.
    • Do not overcomb the hair; comb it only enough to keep it smooth and well groomed.1976, Mary Milo, Guide to Beauty, page 17

Questions about overcombed

What is overcombed the simple past and past participle of?
Overcombed is the simple past and past participle of overcomb.

Words near overcombed in the dictionary

  1. overcolouring
  2. overcolourings
  3. overcolours
  4. overcomable
  5. overcomb
  6. overcombed
  7. overcombing
  8. overcombs
  9. overcome
  10. overcomeable
  11. overcomer

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