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hand·saw
(hănd′sô′)n.
A small saw operated by one hand.
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handsaw
(ˈhændˌsɔː)n
(Tools) any saw for use in one hand only
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hand•saw
(ˈhændˌsɔ)n.
any common saw with a handle at one end for manual operation with one hand.
[1375–1425]
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Noun | 1. | handsaw - a saw used with one hand for cutting wood compass saw - a handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves coping saw - a handsaw with a taut thin blade; used for cutting small curves in wood crosscut handsaw, crosscut saw, cutoff saw - handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis) keyhole saw - a handsaw with a long narrow blade for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw pruning saw - a handsaw used for pruning trees saw - hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting |
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