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fine-tooth comb

/ fine-tooth comb /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

a method of examining in minute detail

"he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes"

Type of:

examination scrutiny

noun Sense 2

a comb with teeth set close together

Type of:

comb

Semantic Complexity

29%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

3

Times Searched

13

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examination scrutiny comb