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English noun: fine-toothed comb

1. fine-toothed comb (artifact) a comb with teeth set close together


Synonymsfine-tooth comb


Broader (hypernym)comb

2. fine-toothed comb (act) a method of examining in minute detail


SamplesHe went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes.


Synonymsfine-tooth comb


Broader (hypernym)examination, scrutiny









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