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keyhole saw

American  

noun

  1. a compass saw for cutting keyholes, etc.


Etymology

Origin of keyhole saw

First recorded in 1770–80


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Then, carve right through the pattern with a No. 2 X-Acto Handle with No. 15 keyhole saw blades.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2022

A saber saw, a spiral saw or a keyhole saw can be used, depending on the location and the thickness of the material.

From Time Magazine Archive

Trace around this pattern on the wood, and saw out with a compass or keyhole saw.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 2 by H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor

Cut out along the line with a keyhole saw.

From Things To Make by Archibald Williams

When this is done, cut out the boards with a keyhole saw.

From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Raymond F. (Raymond Francis) Yates

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