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Noun: fine-tooth comb
  1. A comb with teeth set close together
    - fine-toothed comb
     
  2. A method of examining in minute detail
    "he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes";
    - fine-toothed comb

Derived forms: fine-tooth combs

Type of: comb, examination, scrutiny

Nearest

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Fingal's Cave
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finger cymbals
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