fretsaw

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Definition of fretsaw

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

“She led Dr Grimsby out to the workshop, where Peter was at work on the marquetry table. He had the two veneers clamped together and was cutting the inlay pattern with the finest of fretsaws.”

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noun

A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

“She led Dr Grimsby out to the workshop, where Peter was at work on the marquetry table. He had the two veneers clamped together and was cutting the inlay pattern with the finest of fretsaws.”

verb

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From fret + saw.

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