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frame saw

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noun

  1. Also called: span saw.  a saw with a thin blade held in a specially shaped frame

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A missed pot in the eighth frame saw him punch the table, but he composed himself to win the last frame and keep the match close going into Sunday's final session.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2024

The opening frame saw Trump miss three routine pots into the right corner, including two blacks, before Day cleared up with a 56.

From BBC Jan. 11, 2023

An anxious final frame saw both misses chances, but it was a relieved Dott who eventually emerged victorious in a memorable encounter.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2014

But Davis, who is making his 30th appearance at the tournament, was in no mood to concede and a break of 35 in the penultimate frame, saw him edge ahead once more.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2010

A convenient saw for marble is easily made on the principle of the frame saw.

From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard

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