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fretsaw

fretsaw

8.8
A hand tool with a thin blade for cutting small curved shapes in wood
  • noun
  • /ˈfrɛtˌsɔ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sierra de calar
  • The fretsaw is perfect for detailed woodwork.

Examples

  • The craftsman used a fretsaw to cut delicate curves in the wooden panel.

  • A fretsaw is ideal for detailed woodworking projects requiring precise, curved lines.

  • Using a fretsaw, she created intricate patterns for the jewelry box lid.

  • He bought a new fretsaw for his woodworking project.

  • A fretsaw is essential for any woodworker looking to create detailed and delicate designs.

  • Using a fretsaw, she was able to carve beautiful patterns into the wooden tabletop.

  • He picked up his fretsaw to start making intricate cutouts for the art project.

Synonyms

saw
vsfretsaw
54 1.0

A tool with a thin toothed blade used to cut wood or other materials

is the specific fine toothed narrow instrument used for delicate curved patterns
handsaw
vsfretsaw
3 2.3

A tool you hold in one hand to cut wood

is specialized for very fine, intricate curved pattern cutting rather than general use
jigsaw
vsfretsaw
  • Specialized
3 4.9

A small electric saw with a thin blade for cutting curves and detailed shapes in wood

is finer toothed and better for very delicate curved pattern work than a portable tool
scroll saw
vsfretsaw
  • Specialized
2 7.3

A small electric saw with a thin blade for cutting detailed curves in wood or thin materials

is a hand tool focused on very delicate patterned cutting rather than power use
coping saw
vsfretsaw
  • Specialized
1 6.9

A small hand saw with a thin blade in a U-shaped frame for cutting curves in wood

is finer and suited to more detailed patterned cutting than the framed tool
keyhole saw
vsfretsaw
  • US
1 6.8

A small hand tool with a long narrow blade for cutting tight curves and holes in wood or drywall

focuses more on intricate patterned cutting across larger shapes rather than small hole work
compass saw
vsfretsaw
  • Specialized
7.9

A small tool with a long, narrow, pointed blade for cutting tight curves in wood

works at a finer scale for detailed curved patterns rather than broader irregular lines

Surface Forms

fretsaw singular
fretsaws plural

Morphology

fretsaw = fret + saw (transparent) = fret + saw

Literal compound: a saw used for cutting 'frets' (ornamental patterns), so meaning follows directly from its parts.

Etymology

Fretsaw comes from fret meaning 'ornament' and saw for the cutting tool. That's why a fretsaw is the thin, fine-toothed saw used to cut the delicate curves and patterns you see in fretwork.