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Raretoothcomb
The correct spelling is toothcomb.
How to pronounce toothcomb
/ˈtuːθkəʊm/
nounIPA: /ˈtuːθkəʊm/
Say it like: Too-thc-omb
The correct spelling is toothcomb. (sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search. For example: "The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb."
Usage Examples
“The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb.”
“The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.
- 2.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.
verb
- 1.To use a toothcomb on (something).
- 2.To search (something) thoroughly.
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