hole saw

English

noun
Definitions
  • A saw in the form of a hollow cylinder with teeth on the end or edge, used to produce holes on the workpiece and operated by rotation, often as an accessory to a power drill.

Etymology

Compound from English hole (miserable place, a hollow) + English saw (saying, a saying).

Origin

English

saw

Gloss

saying, a saying

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