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fine–tooth comb
noun \ˈfīn-ˌtüth-\
: a comb with many small teeth
Full Definition of FINE-TOOTH COMB
1
: a comb with close-set teeth used especially for clearing parasites or foreign matter from the hair
2
: an attitude or system of thorough searching or scrutinizing <went over the report with a fine-tooth comb>
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First Known Use of FINE-TOOTH COMB
1836
Rhymes with FINE-TOOTH COMB
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