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scroll saw

n.
A hand or power saw with a narrow ribbonlike blade for cutting curved or irregular shapes.
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scroll saw

n
(Tools) a saw with a narrow blade for cutting intricate ornamental curves in wood
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scroll′ saw`


n.
a narrow saw mounted vertically in a frame and operated with an up-and-down motion, used for cutting curved ornamental designs.
[1850–55]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.scroll saw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow bladescroll saw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
fretsaw, jigsaw
power saw, sawing machine, saw - a power tool for cutting wood
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Translations

scroll saw

n → Laubsäge f
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