Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dovetail saw

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.43 in modern English

Syllables: dove-tail -saw
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

a small backsaw used to cut dovetails.

Example Sentences

"Although most dovetail saw teeth are set for cross-cutting, a rip saw tooth pattern is more efficient."

Questions

What does dovetail saw mean?: a small backsaw used to cut dovetails.

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