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
The group was founded in 1996 by a handful of scroll saw enthusiasts who met through area craft shows, and as current club president Jim Earley puts it, “the rest is history.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2017
Pa., a foot power scroll saw for a set of boxing gloves.
From Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume XIII, No. 51: November 12, 1892 by Elverson, James
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