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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

Keyes technique, Key, Francis Scott, key fruit, key grip, keyhole, keyhole saw, keyhole surgery, key in, keying sequence, key-in-lock maneuver, Key Largo
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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 Yates

  • Cut the keyhole to the proper shape with a keyhole-saw or small chisel.

    Handwork in Wood|William Noyes

  • The 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