comb over

verb

To examine scrupulously.

Meanings

verbcomb over (third-person singular simple present combs over, present participle combing over, simple past and past participle combed over)

present singular third person combs over · participle present combing over · participle past combed over · past combed over

  1. transitiveTo examine scrupulously.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Chicago

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