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The German word "Kamm" is a noun meaning "comb".

• Its basic meaning refers to the tool used for untangling or arranging hair.
• It can also mean the "ridge" or "crest" of a mountain (a narrow elevated ridge).
• Another meaning is the "comb" on a rooster's head (the fleshy crest).

Similar words:

• "Bürste" (brush) – also for grooming hair, but different tool.
• "Grat" (ridge) – often used for mountain ridges.
• "Kammkamm" (specific types of combs, terms specifying use).

Differences:

• "Kamm" specifically refers to a toothed tool or narrow ridge, while "Bürste" is not toothed and used differently.
• For geographical features, "Kamm" denotes a narrow crest, while "Grat" generally means a broader ridge.
• "Kamm" for the rooster’s crest is a biological term not interchangeable with the other uses.