toothcomb.
A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.
Meaning & usage
A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.
The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb.
Where this word comes from
The noun is derived from fine toothcomb, a rebracketing of fine-tooth comb. The verb is derived from the noun.
To use a toothcomb on (something).
To search (something) thoroughly.
The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.
Where this word comes from
The noun is derived from fine toothcomb, a rebracketing of fine-tooth comb. The verb is derived from the noun.
A comb-like dental structure found in the lower jaws of certain primates consisting of long, flat front teeth with microscopic grooves, which are used for grooming fur.
Where this word comes from
From tooth + comb.
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