Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/August 3

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Word of the day
for August 3
fine-tooth comb n
  1. A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.
  2. (figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.

fine-tooth comb v (transitive)

  1. (dated) To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.
  2. (figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.
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