fine-tooth combing

A form of fine-tooth comb — A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of fine-tooth comb
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