coomb

/kɑʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small valley or combe; a narrow, steep-sided valley, typically in a hill or mountain region.

“She hiked through the beautiful coomb in the rolling hills of the countryside.”

2. verb

To cut or shave (hair) close to the head, especially in a rough, uneven manner.

“The barber coombed his client’s hair, giving him a rugged, outdoorsy look.”

Synonyms

  • combe
  • glen
  • valley

Antonyms

  • mountain
  • peak