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scroll saw
noun
: a machine that has a narrow blade for cutting curves and decorative patterns in wood, metal, plastic, etc.
Full Definition of SCROLL SAW
1
: fretsaw
2
: a machine saw with a table for supporting the material and a narrow vertically reciprocating blade for cutting curved lines or ornamental openwork patterns
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First Known Use of SCROLL SAW
1851
Rhymes with SCROLL SAW
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