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toothcomb

passer au peigne fin

toothcomb noun

  /ˈtuːθkəʊm/ , /ˈtuθˌkoʊm/
  • (zoology) 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.
 peigne

toothcomb verb

  /ˈtuːθkəʊm/ , /ˈtuθˌkoʊm/
  • (figurative) To search (something) thoroughly.
 fouiller
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