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backsaw

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backsaw [′bak‚sȯ]
(design engineering)
A fine-tooth saw with its upper edge stiffened by a metal rib to ensure straight cuts.
backsaw
backsaw
A saw having a metal strip along its back to stiffen it; has many small teeth for fine, accurate sawing, as for miters.
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