Toothcomb

noun

/ˈtuːθkəʊm/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.noun(sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.

"The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb."

2.verbTo use a toothcomb on (something).

3.verbTo search (something) thoroughly.

"The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs."

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