toothcomb

Fine-tined grooming tool

A toothcomb is a comb with fine, closely spaced teeth, used for removing lice or nits from hair.

The phrase go through with a fine-tooth comb means to examine something meticulously.

Toothcomb also refers to a specialized dental structure in some primates, where lower front teeth form a comb-like row used for grooming.

grooming

detangle

Remove knots from

fine-toothedWith small, dense teeth
nitParasite egg or quibble
liceBloodsucking scalp insects

haircare · mane · fur · preen · slicker · undercoat · styling · conditioner · petcare · flea

meticulousness

fine-toothed

With small, dense teeth

painstakingExtremely careful and thorough
meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
thoroughComplete in every detail

exacting · methodical · scrupulous · detailed · rigorous · careful · systematic · exhaustive · comprehensive · fastidious

scrutiny

examine

Study with attention

inspectStudy closely for flaws
analyzeStudy by breaking down
auditFormal accounts examination

review · probe · investigate · vet · verify · cross-check · dissect · sift · evaluate · assess

Opposites

thoroughness of examination

toothcombquick scan

Brief, surface-level examination

once-over · skim · gloss over · quick look · broad strokes

physical tool spacing

toothcombwide-tooth comb

Sparse-tined hair grooming implement

detangling comb · rake · paddle brush · pitchfork

Phrases

fine toothcombExhaustive searching technique

Family

comb, tooth, teeth, combing, fine-tooth comb, nit comb

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G