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fine-tooth comb
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Noun
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
細かい歯が密に並んでいる櫛。特に頭髪のシラミやその卵（ニット）を取り除くために使用されるもの。 / 比喩的な意味では、徹底的な検索や調査の手段・方法を指す。
（ plural ）
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A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb. / (figuratively) A means of making a thorough search.
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fine-tooth comb
She searched the pharmacy for a fine-tooth comb to remove nits from her son's hair.
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She searched the pharmacy for a fine-tooth comb to remove nits from her son's hair.
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