tooth-comb
noun
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(sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.
Example: The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb.
verb
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To use a toothcomb on (something).
To search (something) thoroughly.
Example: The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.
noun
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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.