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FINE-TOOTHED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fine-toothed mean?
• FINE-TOOTHED (adjective)
The adjective FINE-TOOTHED has 1 sense:
1. having fine teeth set close together
Familiarity information: FINE-TOOTHED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having fine teeth set close together
Synonyms:
fine-tooth; fine-toothed
Context example:
a fine-toothed comb
Similar:
toothed (having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination)
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