Meaning of the word fretsaw in English

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fretsaw

US /ˈfret.sɔː/
UK /ˈfret.sɔː/
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Noun

a narrow-bladed saw with a fine, toothed blade, used for cutting intricate curves and patterns in wood or other materials

Example:
He used a fretsaw to cut out the delicate design on the wooden panel.
A fretsaw is ideal for detailed work in model making.