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combing

[′kōm·iŋ]
(building construction)
In roofing, the topmost row of shingles which project above the ridge line.
(engineering)
Using a comb or stiff bristle brush to create a pattern by pulling through freshly applied paint.
Scraping or smoothing a soft stone surface.
(textiles)
Elimination of short, curly fibers by means of a machine process.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

combing

1. In roofing, the topmost row of shingles which project above the ridge line; the uppermost ridge on a roof.
2. Using a comb or stiff bristle brush to create a pattern by pulling through freshly applied paint. See antiquing.
3. Scraping or smoothing a soft stone surface.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Lahore police last night conducted a combing operation and flag march in various areas of the city, including Punjab University New and Old Campus, Mughalpura, Railway Station and other sensitive places.
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Visual inspection was better for finding nits than wet combing while wet combing was best for diagnosing an active infestation.
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You could argue going out without combing your hair is a bit like not ironing your shirt.
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