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comber

noun

Definition of comber

as in curl

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Recent Examples of comber In the scope was one of the many tiny fish bones that were found that day, probably belonging to a small comber or a wrasse. — Paul Greenberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022 The destructive combers continued to undermine dwellings near the water’s edge at West Newport Beach. — Scott Harrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2019 Those two scouts, including Carlos Gomez, a longtime comber of Venezuela’s sandlots, were the first to give Marquez a tryout. — Nick Groke, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2017

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Made for pretty much every texture, the airy foam gives fine-to-medium hair body without weighing it down, while helping define and smooth thicker waves and curls without sacrificing movement.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Candlelit copper builds it right into your hair, with soft, glowy highlights that add richness and warmth (especially on curls like Megan Thee Stallion’s).

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of curl

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Sanchez added her record-breaker in the 78th, running down a long ball sent forward by Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan and out-running three Angel City defenders before burying her shot.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The Royals have a chance to secure an important tie-breaker advantage over the Tigers with a win on Sunday afternoon.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

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Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
The researchers used a roller system similar to the one used in paper manufacturing, and were able to produce mycelium sheets about 20 cm (8 in) wide and 8 meters (26 ft) long.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of roller

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Rough surf and locally hazardous conditions for small craft are also anticipated over the northern Gulf.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Karina will stay away from land — spinning out its days in the open ocean — but some heavy surf could arrive to the shores of California later this week.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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