Toothed item (4)
I believe the answer is:
comb
'toothed item' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for comb that I've seen before include "Search (area) minutely; (cock's) crest" , "Search methodically" , "Toothed instrument" , "Used to tidy hair" , "Toothed grooming implement" .)