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bow saw

[ boh ]
/ boʊ /

noun

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

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Origin of bow saw

First recorded in 1670–80

Words nearby bow saw

bow net, bow oar, bow out, bowrider, bow rudder, bow saw, bowse, bowser, bowser bag, Bowser boat, bow shock
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Example sentences 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

British Dictionary definitions for bow saw

bowsaw
/ (ˈbəʊˌsɔː) /

noun

a saw with a thin blade in a bow-shaped frame
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