backsaw

/ˈbækˌsɔ/ or /ˈbæksɔw/

Definitions

1. noun

a saw with a rigid or flexible frame and a toothed metal blade used to make precise angled cuts, especially in wood

“The carpenter used a backsaw to cut the precise angle on the wooden beam.”

Synonyms

  • hand saw
  • wood saw

Antonyms

  • circular saw
  • power saw