Fretsaw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fretsaw is a noun meaning A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.
Meaning
A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cut with a fretsaw.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- fretsaws
- fret saw
- fretsawing
- fretsawed
- fretsawn
Synonyms for fretsaw
Depending on context, synonyms include jigsaw.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jigsaw, framesaw, scrollsaw, bucksaw, hacksaw, bandsaw.
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