peine

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comb

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peine
masculine noun
1comb
  • enterarse de o saber lo que vale un peine (informal figurative) -> to find out what's what o a thing or two

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peine [pay’-ee-nay]
noun
1Comb, an instrument for the hair. (m)
2Card, an instrument to card wool. (m)
3Rack, an engine of torture. (m)
4Weaver's reed. (m)
5Hemp-comb. (m)
6Instep of the foot; hoof. (m)
  • ¡Se va a enterar lo que vale un peine -> now he'll find out what's what

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peine
sustantivo:masculino
comb
¡te vas a enterar de lo que vale un peine! (España) (familiar) now you'll find out what's what!
your chickens are coming home to roost!
peine de púas fine-toothed comb; nit comb
Sécate el pelo casi totalmente, peinándolo hacia arriba con un [peine de púas] y el secador. Coge gel con los dedos y péinate las puntas tirando de ellas ligeramente.

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