keyhole saw

American  

noun

1. a compass saw for cutting keyholes, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of keyhole saw

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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

After another heart rending scrimmage with the language of Ferdinand and Isabella he succeeded in making several purchases—two heavy sacks, a brace, two bits, and a keyhole saw.

From The Mucker by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

A scroll saw is much more useful than a keyhole saw for sawing small and irregular holes, and many fancy knick-knacks, such as brackets, bookracks and shelves can be made with one.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

Then Kookoo, peering through the keyhole, saw that they had been looking into the little trunk.

From Old Creole Days by Cable, George Washington