bow saw

noun

ˈbō- 

: a saw having a narrow blade held under tension by a light bow-shaped frame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

And the Agawa Canyon folding bow saw ($75) was able to shred both small branches and large limbs to make kindling. —Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2021

At its base, the trunk was 6 inches in diameter, falling quickly to my bow saw. —David Mcgrath, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2019

Woodsmen member Taylor Demick competes in the bow saw team event. —Jason Gay, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2018

Petrie’s son managed to get away from her and get the bow saw, FOX 5 reported. —Crystal Hill, miamiherald, 28 Mar. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above