TOOTHCOMB

9 letters 18 Scrabble points /ˈtuːθkəʊm/

Definition of TOOTHCOMB

noun

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

    "The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb."

verb

  1. To use a toothcomb on (something).

  2. To search (something) thoroughly.

    "The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters T O O T H C O M B
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 18 points