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back·saw
(băk′sô′)n.
A saw that is reinforced by a metal band along its back edge.
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backsaw
(ˈbækˌsɔː)n
(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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Noun | 1. | backsaw - a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge |
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