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pectinate

 
Dictionary: pec·ti·nate
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(pĕk'tə-nāt') pronunciation also pec·ti·nat·ed (-nā'tĭd)
adj.
Having projections resembling the teeth of a comb; comblike.

pectination pec'ti·na'tion n.

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Having teeth like a comb.

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(pĕk'tə-nāt') or pec·ti·nat·ed (-nā'tĭd)
adj.

Having projections resembling the teeth of a comb; comblike.

pec'ti·na'tion n.
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: like a comb

 
 

 

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