fretsaw

Plural: fretsaws

Noun

• A narrow-bladed saw used for cutting intricate curves.
• fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
• A saw consisting of a metal frame having a fine-toothed narrow blade held under tension, used in making curved cuts.

Verb

• To cut with a fretsaw.

Examples

• Like a fretsaw, he carefully carved out a high-scoring play from a crowded board.

Synonyms

jigsaw, scroll saw