dovetail saw
- noun
- /ˈdʌvˌteɪl sɔː/
- Specialized
:
sierra de cola de milano
- A dovetail saw is essential for detailed woodworking such as making drawers.
- use a dovetail saw
Examples
-
The fine teeth of a dovetail saw allow for clean, accurate cuts in hard woods.
-
He used a dovetail saw to create precise joints in the oak cabinet.
-
The carpenter used a dovetail saw for the project.
-
I bought two dovetail saws for my workshop.
-
To create strong joints in your project, you will need a dovetail saw for precise cuts.
-
After marking the joint locations, carefully use the dovetail saw for accurate angles.
-
A dovetail saw is essential for woodworkers who want to achieve a professional finish on their projects.
Synonyms
54
1.0
A tool with a thin toothed blade used to cut wood or other materials
1
5.1
A hand saw for cutting wood across the grain
A saw with a stiff top edge used for making small, precise cuts in wood
How Precise
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a saw used for cutting dovetail joints' is directly and compositionally derived from 'dovetail' (a type of woodworking joint) + 'saw' (a cutting tool). This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common English compounding patterns and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Dovetail saw is named after the joint called a dovetail, which looks like a dove's tail. The small saw with a fine blade is made to cut that exact shape, so the name shows the tool's job of making tight wood 'joints'.