The Collaborative International Dictionary
fine-tooth \fine-tooth\ fine-toothed \fine-toothed\adj. having fine teeth set close together; as, a fine-tooth comb.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
a. Of a comb, brush, or similar implement, having small teeth placed close together.
WordNet
adj. having fine teeth set close together; "a fine-toothed comb" [syn: fine-toothed(a), fine-tooth(a)]
Usage examples of "fine-toothed".
A lot of people were getting away with murder, and the appeals courts go over insanity rulings with a fine-toothed comb to make sure that the presiding judge hasn't been hoodwinked.
One day, some nosy sociologist of science would be able to go through his work with a fine-toothed comb, searching for evidence of fudging and fraud.
I'll be going over this planet with an extremely fine-toothed comb.
Giuseppe had in hand a small fine-toothed saw and a huge pair of pliers.