fretsaw

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English fret (trellis, lattice, decorate with an interlacing pattern, worry) + English saw (saying, a saying).

Origin

English

saw

Gloss

saying, a saying

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