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Synonyms of bow saw

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Another word for bow saw is Finn saw. Other synonyms of bow saw are Swede saw, frame saw, buck saw and turning saw.

Synonyms and similar words for bow saw

nounA lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for...

nounA woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts.

  • frame sawAn old design of saw that used a relatively narrow blade, kept stiff by tension through the frame.
  • buck saw
  • turning saw

Meaning of bow saw

  1. noun A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.
  2. noun A woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts.

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Questions about synonyms of bow saw

What is another word for bow saw?
Bow saw has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Finn saw, Swede saw, frame saw, buck saw and turning saw.
What does bow saw mean?
Bow saw means a lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.

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