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comber

/kɒmbər/ noun · British & US
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What does comber mean?

noun

A person or machine that combs, or a device used for combing, especially for carding wool. A comber may also be a person who combs or cleans something, such as hair or a surface.

Example

"The textile factory used a large comber to card the wool before spinning it into yarn."

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