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compass saw
noun
, Carpentry.
- a small handsaw with a narrow, tapering blade for cutting curves of small radii; whipsaw.
compass saw
noun
- a hand saw with a narrow tapered blade for making a curved cut
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compass saw1
First recorded in 1670–80
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Example Sentences
The keyhole-saw, which is even smaller than the compass-saw, is used for cutting quicker curves, as for a keyhole.
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Bore holes in the corners of the doors and windows and saw out with keyhole or compass saw.
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The compass-saw shown at Fig. 107 is used for general purposes, but is not so necessary as the back saw.
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