Definitions For Toothcomb
Verb
toothcomb (may be considered erroneous) To search thoroughly. : The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.See also
{{pedialite}}Noun
TOOTHCOMB (plural TOOTHCOMBs) A dental structure found in certain primates consisting of long, flat teeth with microscopic grooves, and used for grooming the fur. (figuratively, from the expression 'fine toothcomb', a misunderstanding of 'fine-tooth comb') A means of making a thorough search. : The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb.Usage notes
See note at fine-tooth comb.Etymology
tooth + combIs Toothcomb a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
NO
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
NO
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
18
Words with Friends
20
The word Toothcomb is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends