Synonyms of fine-tooth comb
7 similar words
Another word for fine-tooth comb is toothcomb. Other synonyms of fine-tooth comb are comb over, comb through, leave no stone unturned, pore over and scour.
Synonyms and similar words for fine-tooth comb
nounA comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits...
verbTo search (something or somewhere) meticulously.
- comb overTo examine scrupulously.
- comb throughTo examine scrupulously.
- leave no stone unturned
- pore overTo examine something (especially written material) carefully and attentively.
- scour
- turn upside down
Meaning of fine-tooth comb
- noun A comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.
- noun A means of making a thorough search.
- verb To comb or go through (hair, an animal's fur, etc.) with a comb having fine, closely spaced teeth.
Questions about synonyms of fine-tooth comb
- What is another word for fine-tooth comb?
- Fine-tooth comb has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as toothcomb, comb over, comb through, leave no stone unturned, pore over, scour and turn upside down.
- What does fine-tooth comb mean?
- Fine-tooth comb means a comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, especially one used for removing head lice and their nits (eggs) from the hair; a nit comb.
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