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comber

comber

9.7
A machine that separates and straightens cotton or wool fibers before spinning
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌmbər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : peinador
  • The comber ensures the cotton fibers are uniform before spinning.

Examples

  • Modern textile mills often use automated combers to increase efficiency.

  • After passing through the comber, the wool was ready for further processing.

  • The comber efficiently straightens the fibers.

  • Many textile factories use a comber in their production line.

  • After passing through the comber, the wool was ready for further processing.

  • Modern textile mills often use automated combers to increase efficiency.

  • The comber efficiently straightens the cotton fibers before they are spun.

Synonyms

carder
vscomber
  • Specialized
8.3

A person or machine that combs and cleans fibers like wool before spinning

focuses on separating and straightening fibers more precisely during processing

How Thorough

comber
  • Specialized
9.7
batting machine
  • Specialized
8.6
carding
  • Specialized
7.7

Surface Forms

comber singular
combers plural

Morphology

comber = comb (transparent) = comb + er

This is a straightforward agent/instrument noun meaning 'one that combs' or 'one who combs fibers'.

Etymology

Comber for the machine comes from the verb comb, meaning 'to pull apart and tidy fibers', just like you comb hair; the machine does the same job for cotton or wool. So a comber is a machine that 'combs' fibres to make them smooth and ready for spinning.