Tooth-comb

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of toothcomb. alt-of, alternative

    "When the Arabs speak of things as alike in respect of good qualities, they call them 'as like as the teeth of a tooth-comb;' whereas, if they speak of similarity in bad qualities, they say 'as like as the teeth of an ass.'"

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of toothcomb. alt-of, alternative

    "8.15 am. Tooth-combed seven heads, had grand sport; mixed bag, measured one teaspoonful; cleanliness is next to godliness!"

Synonyms

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fine-tooth comb

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"When the Arabs speak of things as alike in respect of good qualities, they call them 'as like as the teeth of a tooth-comb;' whereas, if they speak of similarity in bad qualities, they say 'as like as the teeth of an ass.'"

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