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Fretsaw

🔄 Synonyms of "Fretsaw"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
jigsawnoun	A jigsaw puzzle.
scroll sawnoun	A fine-toothed fretsaw with an oscillating blade that can be used to accurately cut out curves and other complicated shapes.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fretsaw"

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Word	Definition
jigsawnoun	A jigsaw puzzle.
scroll sawnoun	A fine-toothed fretsaw with an oscillating blade that can be used to accurately cut out curves and other complicated shapes.
fret sawnoun	Alternative spelling of fretsaw. [A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.]
framesawnoun	A kind of saw consisting of a narrow flexible blade held under tension within a frame, used for cutting wood or stone.
frame sawnoun	An old design of saw that used a relatively narrow blade, kept stiff by tension through the frame.
scrollsawnoun	Alternative form of scroll saw. [A fine-toothed fretsaw with an oscillating blade that can be used to accurately cut out curves and other complicated shapes.]
bucksawnoun	A saw in a metal frame, used to cut lengths of wood.
hacksawnoun	A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal
bandsawnoun	A powered saw whose blade is a continuous band of metal with teeth along one edge.
saw filenoun	A three-cornered file, such as is used for sharpening saw teeth.
rift sawnoun	A circular saw with toothed arms for cutting logs radially.
coping sawnoun	A thin-bladed saw for cutting wood into curved shapes.
saw toothnoun	Shaped like a saw tooth.
jig sawnoun	Alternative form of jigsaw. [A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.]
saw setnoun	A device used to adjust the set of a saw's teeth (the amount each tooth protrudes to the side of the saw to create the kerf).
pad sawnoun	A type of narrow-bladed saw used especially for cutting curves.
hot sawnoun	A saw with a continuously rotating circular blade; used for cutting trees.
tenon sawnoun	A fine precision saw with a metal strip to provide stiffening along its back; used to make tenons and other joints.
sawbladenoun	The blade of a saw.
ripsawnoun	(woodworking) A saw that is designed to cut wood along its grain, i.e. to rip, to execute a rip cut.