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back·saw

(băk′sô′)

A saw that is reinforced by a metal band along its back edge.

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backsaw

(ˈbækˌsɔː)

(Tools) a small handsaw stiffened along its upper edge by a metal section

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back•saw

(ˈbækˌsɔ)

n.

a saw with a reinforced back.

[1875–80]

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backsaw - a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge

back saw

carpenter's saw, hand saw, handsaw - a saw used with one hand for cutting wood

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Better models provide a mechanism for a backsaw. They are made of plastic, hardwood or aluminum.