dovetail saw

noun

1. a backsaw for fine woodworking, as dovetailing.

dovetail saw

noun

1. building trades a saw similar to a tenon saw but of smaller size

Word History and Origins

Origin of dovetail saw¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

With care, this can be accomplished with the dovetail saw, thus avoiding unnecessary labour and the use of the paring chisel.

From Project Gutenberg

Saw with a dovetail-saw on the mortise sides of these lines, chisel out the mortises and fit the parts together.

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There is another most useful saw it would be of advantage for the young carpenter to have, namely, the dovetail saw.

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Then, with Tenon or Dovetail Saw, cut off just outside the line.

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The dovetail-saw, Fig. 93, is a small back-saw for delicate work.

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