kam

Definitions of kam
  1. noun
    a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
    synonyms: schilderskam
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    types:
    roskam
    a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses
    zakkam
    a small comb suitable for carrying in a pocket
    type of:
    apparaat, hulp, hulpje, hulpmiddel, toestel, utiliteit
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    a wooden support that holds the strings up
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    type of:
    onderstel, onderwerk, ruggensteun, ruggesteun, rugsteun, steun, stut, wagenstel
    any device that bears the weight of another thing
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