toothcomb
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Synonyms: toothsome
Antonyms: toothsome
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Noun
- 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.
Verb
- To use a toothcomb on (something).
- To search (something) thoroughly.
- The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.
Noun
- A comb-like dental structure found in the lower jaws of certain primates consisting of long, flat front teeth with microscopic grooves, which are used for grooming fur.
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