Fine-toothed Comb (Noun)
Meaning 1
A comb with teeth set close together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a fine-toothed comb to detangle her daughter's long hair after a swim in the ocean.
- The stylist used a fine-toothed comb to section off the hair and prepare it for coloring.
- The archaeology team used a fine-toothed comb to sift through the evidence and find every small artifact.
- A fine-toothed comb was needed to remove the tiny bugs that had burrowed into the dog's fur.
- Before the wedding, the bride had her hair thoroughly combed with a fine-toothed comb to ensure every strand was in place.
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Meaning 2
A method of examining in minute detail; "he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.