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fine-tooth comb > 2 senses
NOUN1fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed combA comb with teeth set close together
2fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed combA method of examining in minute detail
fine-tooth comb > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA comb with teeth set close together.
Synonymsfine-toothed comb
Broadercomb
fine-tooth comb > noun 2, act
MeaningA method of examining in minute detail.
Examples"he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes"
Synonymsfine-toothed comb
Broaderexamination, scrutiny

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