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overcombing

overcombing is the present participle and gerund 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 overcombing

What is overcombing the present participle and gerund of?
Overcombing is the present participle and gerund of overcomb.

Words near overcombing in the dictionary

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

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