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.
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▸ 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.
Similar:
fine-toothed comb,
nit comb,
pick,
razor comb,
horse-comb,
Afro pick,
comb,
found,
flaxcomb,
carding-comb,
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