scroll saw
Americannoun
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a narrow saw mounted vertically in a frame and operated with an up-and-down motion, used for cutting curved ornamental designs.
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such a saw mounted in a power-driven machine.
noun
Etymology
Origin of scroll saw
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Using jigsaws, band saws and a scroll saw, carpenters then cut those shapes from plywood, medium-density fiberboard and Masonite.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2021
He installed a scroll saw next to the bed in his studio apartment in Los Angeles.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2020
One of Kramer’s favorite pieces was created for him by Spain, who, with only a photo to go on, made a scroll saw plaque of an antique car once owned by Kramer.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2018
Earley likened the scroll saw to a sewing machine.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2017
Every time I flung the old book down and said ‘I can’t,’ I seemed to see Ernest bent over that old scroll saw cutting Geometry out of wood.
From Chicken Little Jane by Ritchie, Lily Munsell
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