bow saw

noun

\ ˈbō-

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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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Woodsmen member Taylor Demick competes in the bow saw team event. — Jason Gay, WSJ, "I Came, I Saw, I Stunk (but They Were Great)," 15 Nov. 2018 Petrie’s son managed to get away from her and get the bow saw, FOX 5 reported. — Crystal Hill, miamiherald, "Mom feared autistic son would be a burden. So she tried to saw his head off, Maryland cops say | Miami Herald," 28 Mar. 2018

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The first known use of bow saw was in 1668

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