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Definition of bow saw
: a saw having a narrow blade held under tension by a light bow-shaped frame
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At its base, the trunk was 6 inches in diameter, falling quickly to my bow saw.
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David Mcgrath, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2019
Woodsmen member Taylor Demick competes in the bow saw team event.
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Jason Gay, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2018
Petrie’s son managed to get away from her and get the bow saw, FOX 5 reported.
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Crystal Hill, miamiherald, 28 Mar. 2018
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“Bow saw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bow%20saw. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of bow saw was in 1668
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