bow saw

[ boh ]

/ boʊ /

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noun

a saw having a narrow blade held at both ends by a bowed handle.

Nearby words

bow legs, bow net, bow oar, bow out, bow rudder, bow saw, bow shock, bow street, bow street runner, bow thruster, bow tie

Origin of bow saw

First recorded in 1670–80

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Examples from the Web for bow saw

The turning- or bow-saw is much better for any work with which the bow will not interfere, and is a very useful tool at times.
Woodworking for Beginners|Charles Gardner Wheeler
If you have a bow-saw or scroll-saw, it will save much time in shaping the outlines, or you can have them sawed at the mill.
Woodworking for Beginners|Charles Gardner Wheeler