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bow_saw

bow saw

See also: bowsaw

English

A metal-framed bow saw

Noun

bow saw (plural bow saws)

  1. A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.
  2. A woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts.

Synonyms

  • (metal-framed saw with coarse blade): swede saw
  • (woodworking saw): frame saw, buck saw, turning saw

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