scroll saw

American  

noun

1. a narrow saw mounted vertically in a frame and operated with an up-and-down motion, used for cutting curved ornamental designs.

2. such a saw mounted in a power-driven machine.

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scroll saw British  

noun

1. a saw with a narrow blade for cutting intricate ornamental curves in wood

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Etymology

Origin of scroll saw

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Using jigsaws, band saws and a scroll saw, carpenters then cut those shapes from plywood, medium-density fiberboard and Masonite.

From New York Times

He installed a scroll saw next to the bed in his studio apartment in Los Angeles.

From New York Times

Case in point: One of his prize creations was a 48-inch cathedral clock he made with scroll saw designs and donated to a fundraiser 20 years ago.

From Seattle Times

The Shenandoah Valley Scrollers carve out wood and other materials with a scroll saw to create everything from spoons, boxes and trivets, to beautiful and intricate decorative art pieces.

From Washington Times

Now, the everyday volunteer at Veterans Freedom Center in Dubuque is as familiar with a scroll saw or a spindle sander as he is the national anthem.

From Washington Times