combwise
English
Etymology
comb + -wise
Adverb
combwise (not comparable)
- In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.
- 1905, Edgar Jepson, Lady Noggs, peeress
- "Well, we have disposed of them, at any rate, which is always something gained," said the Prime Minister, passing his fingers combwise through his beard...
- 1905, Edgar Jepson, Lady Noggs, peeress