Sekirov Dictionary

toothcomb

UK /ˈtuːθkəʊm/US /ˈtuθˌkoʊm/

verb 2
noun 2
forms 3

verb2

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(nonstandard, figurative) To search (something) thoroughly.
- The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.
•
(nonstandard, rare) To use a toothcomb on (something).
- 8.15 am. Tooth-combed seven heads, had grand sport; mixed bag, measured one teaspoonful; cleanliness is next to godliness! — 2013

noun2

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(nonstandard, figurative) 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.
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.

forms

toothcombed · toothcombing · toothcombs

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