n. See Comb. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ AS. comb, prob. of Celtic origin; cf. W. cwm a dale, valley. ] That unwatered portion of a valley which forms its continuation beyond and above the most elevated spring that issues into it. [ Written also coombe. ] Buckland. [ 1913 Webster ]

A gradual rise the shelving combe
Displayed. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who combs; one whose occupation it is to comb wool, flax, etc. Also, a machine for combing wool, flax, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A long, curling wave. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) The cabrilla. Also, a name applied to a species of wrasse. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Encumbrance. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To cumber. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]