backcomb

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Synonyms: blackcomb, beachcomb, balkcom, barcomb, backcombs

Antonyms: blackcomb, beachcomb, balkcom, barcomb, backcombs

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To hold the [[hair]] and [[comb]] it towards the [[head]], thus giving it a [[bushy|bushier]] [[look]].

Noun

1. The [[hairstyle]] [[produce]]d by backcombing.
2. {{senseid|en|comb}} {{lb|en|dated}} A [[decorative]] [[comb]] worn as an [[ornament]] and to secure a [[hairstyle]].

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