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fine-tooth comb

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: fine-tooth comb

1
 n
a comb with teeth set close together
2
 n
a method of examining in minute detail
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: fine-tooth comb
1

n a comb with teeth set close together

Synonyms:
fine-toothed comb
Type of:
comb
a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
2

n a method of examining in minute detail

“he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes”
Synonyms:
fine-toothed comb
Type of:
examination, scrutiny
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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