kam

Dutch (Brabantic)

/kɑm/

noun
Definitions
  • A comb, utensil to groom hair, fur etc.
  • (anatomy etc.; by analogy) A ridge, erect shape
  • (technical) A cam
  • bridge (e.g. of a violin)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Dutch *kamb inherited from Proto-Germanic *kambaz (comb).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*kambaz

Gloss

comb

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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