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“Coaming” or “Combing”

coaming / combing are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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coaming

  • nouna raised framework around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out.

combing k·OW·m·ih·ng

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“coaming”

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“combing”

  • Combing straightens the fibres, isolates the…
  • MOTHER COMBING HER CHILD'S HAIR.
  • …produced on any type of combing machine are passed through a…
  • There are various types of combing machines here, including the French…
  • Whilst the above initial combing is taking place the drawing-off…
  • …giving the fibres their final combing by removing the long fibres…
  • …with a complete tonal invention, combing through the lessons alternative music…
  • …deodorants or perfume, shaving, or combing, besides other practices.
  • …fibres are given their second combing by the rotation and recession…
  • …give the fibres their final combing by removing the long fibres…

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