fine-toothed
fine-toothed · more fine-toothed · most fine-toothed
Having small teeth placed closely togetherHaving small teeth placed closely together (of a comb, brush, etc.).
Meaning
2 sensesHaving small teeth placed closely together (of a comb, brush, etc.).
having fine teeth set close together
(figuratively)Of a search, study, analysis, etc., very exhaustive or thorough.
Origin
From fine + toothed.From fine + toothed.
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Forms
more fine-toothed, most fine-toothed| Comparative | more fine-toothed Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most fine-toothed Lesson |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- having fine teeth set close together:fine-tooth
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form