fret saw — fret′ saw n. bui a long narrow bladed saw used to cut ornamental work from thin wood • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
fret saw — n. a saw with a narrow, fine toothed blade in a U shaped frame, for cutting curved patterns in thin boards or metal plates … English World dictionary
fret saw — Compass Com pass (k[u^]m pas), n. [F. compas, fr. LL. compassus circle, prop., a stepping together; com + passus pace, step. See {Pace}, {Pass}.] 1. A passing round; circuit; circuitous course. [1913 Webster] They fetched a compass of seven day s … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fret saw — a long, narrow bladed saw used to cut ornamental work from thin wood. Cf. coping saw. See illus. in next column. [1860 65] * * * fret saw, a saw with a long, slender blade and fine teeth, used to cut thin wood into patterns … Useful english dictionary
fret-saw — saw with a long serrated blade … English contemporary dictionary
fret saw — a long, narrow bladed saw used to cut ornamental work from thin wood. Cf. coping saw. See illus. in next column. [1860 65] * * * … Universalium
fret-saw — … Useful english dictionary
Fret — Fret, n. 1. Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See {Fretwork}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch.) An ornament consisting of small fillets or slats intersecting each other or bent at right angles, as in classical designs, or at oblique… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saw — For other uses, see Saw (disambiguation). Saw A crosscut hand saw about 620 mm (24 inches) long Classification Cutting Types Hand saw Back saw Bow saw Circular saw … Wikipedia
Compass saw — Compass Com pass (k[u^]m pas), n. [F. compas, fr. LL. compassus circle, prop., a stepping together; com + passus pace, step. See {Pace}, {Pass}.] 1. A passing round; circuit; circuitous course. [1913 Webster] They fetched a compass of seven day s … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
