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pad saw

noun
  1. a small compass saw with a pad.

Origin of pad saw

First recorded in 1870–75
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British Dictionary definitions for padsaw

padsaw

noun
  1. a small narrow saw used for cutting curves

Word Origin for padsaw

C19: from pad 1 (in the sense: a handle that can be fitted to various tools) + saw 1
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