1. a saw with a blade held under tension in a wooden or metal frame, used for cutting curves in wood or metal.
Usage: also called a bow saw or coping saw in some contexts

Examples

• The carpenter used a bowsaw to cut intricate curves in the wooden panel.
• A bowsaw is ideal for making detailed cuts that a regular handsaw cannot achieve.
• She carefully guided the bowsaw along the pencil line to create the decorative shape.
• The bowsaw's thin blade allows for precise, curved cuts in both wood and thin metal.
• He tightened the tension on the bowsaw before starting the delicate fretwork.