"combwise" meaning in English

See combwise in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: comb + -wise Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|comb|wise}} comb + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} combwise (not comparable)
  1. In the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-combwise-en-adv-mgwhA847 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -wise

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          "ref": "1905, Edgar Jepson, Lady Noggs, peeress",
          "text": "\"Well, we have disposed of them, at any rate, which is always something gained,\" said the Prime Minister, passing his fingers combwise through his beard...",
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