This is the 13628th most frequent German word.
durchkämmen
"Durchkämmen" means "to comb through" or "to search thoroughly."
The word 'durchkämmte' here implies searching with great effort through an area, akin to 'combing through' in English.
Er durchkämmte den Wald nach seinem verlorenen Hund.
He combed the forest for his lost dog.
In this sentence, 'durchkämmt' is used to describe a methodical and thorough search, often used in investigative contexts.
Die Polizei durchkämmt die Gegend nach Hinweisen.
The police are combing the area for clues.
Here, 'durchkämmen' describes an exhaustive review or examination, applied to a collection of items or records.