How to pronounce “fine-tooth comb”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.
• (figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.
• [Verb]
• (dated) To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.
• (figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

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Similar Sounds

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