grooming tool
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3.0
- noun
- /ˈɡruːmɪŋ tuːl/
- She bought a grooming tool to help keep her cat's coat shiny and healthy.
Examples
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This grooming tool is designed for easy handling during personal care routines.
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Manscaped offers all in one men's grooming tools that have you covered from head to toe.
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Manscape offers all in one men's grooming tools that have you covered from head to toe.
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The dog groomer used a special grooming tool to remove the loose fur.
Synonyms
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1.0
A sharp tool with a thin metal edge for cutting hair from the face or body
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1.0
A tool with a handle that smooths and styles hair
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4.2
A person who puts wax on the skin to remove hair
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1.6
A small brush that you use to put cream or soap on your face before using a razor
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3.7
A comb with very close teeth used to remove lice from hair
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3.7
A small tool with very close teeth used to remove lice or untangle hair
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'grooming' names the activity (care of hair/appearance) and 'tool' names an implement, so the meaning 'an instrument used for personal care' is immediately inferable from the parts. This noun–noun pattern (modifier indicating purpose + tool) is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
The compound grooming tool comes from the simple image of someone using a brush to groom a horse or a pet, and the tool, a brush or comb, makes the animal clean and neat. So today grooming tool means any tool used for 'personal care' or to help you look your best.