fretsaw vs saw

fretsaw

verb
  • To cut with a fretsaw. 

noun
  • A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts. 

saw

verb
  • To cut (something) with a saw. 

  • To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw. 

  • To be cut with a saw. 

  • simple past tense of see 

  • To form or produce (something) by cutting with a saw. 

noun
  • Such a tool with an abrasive coating instead of teeth. 

  • A sawtooth wave. 

  • A musical saw. 

  • A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal. 

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