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A handsaw stiffened by metal along upper edge
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backsaw
Word definitions for backsaw in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a handsaw stiffened by metal along upper edge
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A backsaw is any hand saw which has a stiffening rib on the edge opposite the cutting edge , allowing for better control and more precise cutting than with other types of saws. Backsaws are normally used in woodworking for precise work, such as cutting ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A handsaw that has a reinforcement along its back edge
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Backsaw \Back"saw`\ (b[a^]k"s[add]`), n. [2d back, n. + saw.] A saw (as a tenon saw) whose blade is stiffened by an added metallic back.
Usage examples of backsaw.
Liffy's arrogant, possessive smile made me want to laugh because clearly here was a woman who used men like I once used backsaws and jackplanes.