Finetoothed

Finetoothed is an adjective describing objects that have small, closely spaced teeth or projections. It is used to indicate a fine pitch or fine spacing of teeth on a tool, blade, gear, or similar device.

The term is formed from fine and toothed. The standard spelling in many style guides is fine-toothed, with a hyphen. The closed form finetoothed (without a hyphen) appears in some technical or indexing contexts, but is less common in general use.

Typical applications include combs designed to detangle hair with minimal snagging, blades or saws with a fine pitch, and gears with a high number of teeth per unit circumference. In manufacturing and textiles, finetoothed components may be used to achieve precise spacing, smooth operation, or gentle handling of delicate materials. The exact meaning of finetoothed can vary by domain, so the context usually clarifies whether it refers to tooth size, pitch, or density.

Because finetoothed is a descriptive term rather than a fixed product category, many related terms are more precise for specific applications, such as fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed saw, or fine-pinish gears. When documenting or selecting components, it is advisable to consult domain-specific specifications to confirm the exact tooth geometry and tolerances.

See also: fine-toothed comb, fine-toothed gear, tooth pitch, gear teeth, saw blade with fine pitch.