fine-toothed comb

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

nounfine-toothed comb (plural fine-toothed combs)

plural fine-toothed combs

  1. alternativeAlternative form of fine-tooth comb.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna comb with teeth set close together

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Broader
comb

nouna method of examining in minute detail

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