overcomb

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English

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Etymology

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From over- +‎ comb.

Verb

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overcomb (third-person singular simple present overcombs, present participle overcombing, simple past and past participle overcombed)

  1. (transitive) To comb too much.
    • 1976, Mary Milo, Guide to Beauty, page 17:
      Do not overcomb the hair; comb it only enough to keep it smooth and well groomed.