| NOUN | artifact | fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed comb | a comb with teeth set close together |
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| act | fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed comb | a method of examining in minute detail |
| Meaning | A comb with teeth set close together. | |
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| Synonym | fine-toothed comb | |
| Broader | comb | A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge |
| Meaning | A method of examining in minute detail. | |
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| Example | "he went over the contract with a fine-tooth comb looking for loopholes" | |
| Synonym | fine-toothed comb | |
| Broader | examination, scrutiny | The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes / mistakes) |
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