Combwise

adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten. not-comparable

    ""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..."

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""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.

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