noun
- a narrow-bladed saw held in a U-shaped frame, used for cutting intricate patterns in thin wood or metal
Examples
- She used a fretsaw to cut delicate curves in the plywood.
- The woodworker’s fretsaw allowed him to create intricate decorative patterns.
- A fretsaw is essential for making detailed fretwork.
- He carefully guided the fretsaw around the tight corners of the design.
- The thin blade of the fretsaw broke while cutting through the hardwood.
- Craft stores sell replacement blades for fretsaws in various sizes.