1. plural of coomb; a unit of dry measure, especially for grain, used historically in England, equal to about 4 bushels
Usage: archaic; chiefly British
2. plural of coomb; a valley or hollow, especially in southern England
Usage: chiefly British; geographical

Examples

• The farmer measured his grain in coombs before selling it at market.
• The village nestled in one of the coombs of the South Downs.
• Historical records show that coombs were a standard measure for agricultural products.
• The landscape featured several deep coombs carved by ancient streams.