English Dictionary

fine-tooth comb

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/

動詞

古風 他動詞 比喩的用法

(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.

日本語の意味

（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。

She would fine-tooth comb the spaniel's coat every morning to keep it show-ready.

彼女は毎朝、細かい歯の櫛でスパニエルの被毛をとかしてショーに出せる状態にしていた。

意味（1）

(dated) To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.

意味（2）

(figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

fine-tooth combs （ present singular third-person ）

fine-tooth combing （ participle present ）

fine-tooth combed （ participle past ）

fine-tooth combed （ past ）