fine-tooth comb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.
A means of making a thorough search.

verb

To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.
To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

/ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ En-us-fine-tooth comb.oga

fine-tooth comb fine-tooth combs fine-toothed comb fine-tooth combing fine-tooth combed

The noun is derived from fine (“particularly slender”) + tooth (“sharp projection”) + comb. The verb is derived from the noun.

toothcomb comb over comb through leave no stone unturned pore over scour turn upside down

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toothcomb

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