# toothcomb

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtuːθkəʊm/

## Definitions
1. A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.

## Etymology
The noun is derived from fine toothcomb, a rebracketing of fine-tooth comb. The verb is derived from the noun.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/toothcomb