pad saw

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noun

a small compass saw with a pad.

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Origin of pad saw

First recorded in 1870–75

Words nearby pad saw

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British Dictionary definitions for pad saw

padsaw

/ (ˈpædˌsɔː) /

noun

a small narrow saw used for cutting curves

Word Origin for padsaw

C19: from pad 1 (in the sense: a handle that can be fitted to various tools) + saw 1

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