Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bow saw

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables
bow -saw
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.

noun

A woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts.

Inflected Forms

bow saws (plural)

Phrases

jig saw scroll saw

Frequently Paired Words

jig saw scroll saw

Synonyms

Finn saw Swede saw frame saw buck saw turning saw

Questions

What does bow saw mean?
A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks.

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