keyhole saw
noun
a compass saw for cutting keyholes, etc.
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Origin of keyhole saw
First recorded in 1770–80
Words nearby keyhole saw
keyboard warrior, keyboardist, keyed, keyes technique, keyhole, keyhole saw, keyhole surgery, keying sequence, keyless, keylock, keylogger
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Example sentences from the Web for keyhole saw
The pieces, after being marked, are cut to shape with a keyhole-saw.
Boys' Book of Model Boats|Raymond Francis YatesCut the keyhole to the proper shape with a keyhole-saw or small chisel.
Handwork in Wood|William NoyesThe keyhole-saw, which is even smaller than the compass-saw, is used for cutting quicker curves, as for a keyhole.
Woodworking for Beginners|Charles Gardner Wheeler