toothcomb

Etymology 1
The is derived from, a. The is derived from the noun.

Noun

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

Usage notes
Although regarded by some as erroneous, the word is now said by the  to be “accepted in standard English”.

Translations

 * Bulgarian: старателно претърсване
 * Portuguese: pente dental, pente fino

Verb

 * 1)  To use a toothcomb on (something).
 * 2)  To search (something) thoroughly.
 * 1)  To search (something) thoroughly.

Translations

 * Bulgarian:
 * Portuguese: passar o pente fino

Etymology 2


From.

Noun

 * 1)  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.