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fine-tooth comb
IPA(Pronunciation)
Verb
dated
transitive
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
（古い用法）細かい歯の櫛で髪や毛をとかすこと。 / （比喩的に）徹底的に、隅々まで調べること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(dated) To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth. / (figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.
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fine-tooth comb
She would fine-tooth comb the spaniel's coat every morning to keep it show-ready.
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She would fine-tooth comb the spaniel's coat every morning to keep it show-ready.
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