keyhole saw
noun
a compass saw for cutting keyholes, etc.
Origin of keyhole saw
1First recorded in 1770–80
Words Nearby keyhole saw
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How to use keyhole saw in a sentence
With a circle or keyhole saw cut out the piece, then shave out the saw marks and sandpaper smooth.
Mission Furniture | H. H. WindsorI prune with a small keyhole saw and shears to keep the tree hardy, and think it pays.
The Apple | VariousThe man who peered through the keyhole saw a large room, furnished lavishly.
The Black Star | Johnston McCulleyIt is necessary frequently to cut holes through partitions, floors, etc., and at such times a keyhole saw works in just right.
Farm Mechanics | Herbert A. ShearerThe hull of the boat is produced by three pieces of wood sawed out to the same shape with a keyhole saw and glued together.
Boys' Book of Model Boats | Raymond Francis Yates
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