Comb and Sack

Comb

Comb verb - To look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something.

Sack and comb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sack" instead a verb "Comb".

Nearby Words: combo, combed, comber, combing, combe

Sack

Sack verb - To search through with the intent of committing robbery.
Usage example: thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace

Comb and sack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Comb" instead a verb "Sack".

Nearby Words: sacked, sacking, sackful

Common collocations

country comb country sack country
city comb city sack city
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