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Backsaw

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A handsaw that has a reinforcement along its back edge.
  2. 2
    a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To cut with a backsaw. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From back + saw.

Etymology 2

From back + saw.

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