Definition of Currycomb

1. Noun. A square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses.

Generic synonyms: Comb

2. Verb. Clean (a horse) with a currycomb.
Generic synonyms: Comb

Definition of Currycomb

1. n. A kind of card or comb having rows of metallic teeth or serrated ridges, used in currying a horse.

2. v. t. To comb with a currycomb.

Definition of Currycomb

1. Noun. A comb or brush, having rubber or plastic teeth, used to groom horses ¹

2. Verb. To groom using such a comb ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Currycomb

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Currycomb

currishness
currs
curry code
curry comb
curry favor
curry favour
curry house
curry houses
curry ketchup
curry paste
curry pastes
curry powder
curry powders
curry sauce
currycomb (current term)
currycombed
currycombing
currycombs
currying
curryings
currylike
currymuncher
currymunchers
currywurst
curs
cursal
curse
curse it
curse of Scotland

Literary usage of Currycomb

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Embracing Romances, Travels by Gustave Flaubert, Ferdinand Brunetière (1904)
"Their voices rose to Frederick's ears, mingled with the intermittent sounds made by a currycomb knocking against a stone. The man-servant returned. ..."

2. A Dictionary of the Anonymous and Pseudonymous Literature of Great Britain by Samuel Halkett, John Laing (1885)
"... PETER provided for, without a pension. A poem. With notes critical and explanatory. By Carnaby currycomb, Esq. [John WOLCOTT. ..."

3. Recollections by Massimo d' Azeglio (1868)
"Derangement of health—Return of Napoleon from Elba—Counsels of Bidone—Reflections on the charms of a currycomb— By ..."

4. The New System of Educating Horses Including Instructions on Feeding by Dennis Magner (1872)
"Put on the war bridle, and after working up with it, hold tightly, and with the left hand use the currycomb on the back, gradually working to the sensitive ..."

5. A Complete Handbook for the Sanitary Troops of the U.S. Army and Navy and by Charles Field Mason (1917)
"Take the currycomb in the right hand, fingers over back of comb; ... The currycomb is applied gently and is used only to loosen the scurf and matted hair; ..."

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