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fine-toothed comb Definition

☆ fine·-toothed· comb (fīn′to̵̅o̅t̸ht′)

noun

a comb with fine, closely set teeth

fine-toothed comb Idioms

go over with a fine-toothed comb

to examine very carefully and thoroughly

fine-toothed comb Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: Check your family's hair every week using a fine-toothed comb on wet hair.

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