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We found 5 dictionaries that define the word fine-tooth combs:

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  1. fine-tooth combs: Merriam-Webster
  2. fine-tooth combs, fine-tooth combs: Collins English Dictionary
  3. fine-tooth combs: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  4. fine-tooth combs: Wiktionary
  5. fine-tooth combs: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See fine-tooth_comb as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (fine-tooth comb)

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.
noun:  (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.
verb:  (figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.
▸ Also see fine-tooth_comb


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