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scroll saw

A hand or power saw with a narrow ribbonlike blade for cutting curved or irregular shapes.

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scroll saw

(Tools) a saw with a narrow blade for cutting intricate ornamental curves in wood

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scroll′ saw`

a narrow saw mounted vertically in a frame and operated with an up-and-down motion, used for cutting curved ornamental designs.

[1850–55]

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scroll saw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

fretsaw, jigsaw

power saw, sawing machine, saw - a power tool for cutting wood

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scroll saw

n → Laubsäge f

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