combwise

As a noun terms

is .

As an adverb combwise is

in the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.

As a verb straighten

is to cause to become straight.

As an adverb combwise is

in the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.

As a noun comb

is a toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place or comb can be (abbreviation) combination.

As a verb comb

is (especially of hair or fur) to groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a.

As an adverb combwise is

in the manner of a comb; with a scraping motion intended to straighten.