fine-toothed comb

Noun

Meaning

a method of examining in minute detail

a comb with teeth set close together

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

fine toothed comb

Synonyms

fine-tooth comb

Hypernyms

comb examination scrutiny

Examples

he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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