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Definition of coping saw

coping saw

Plural:coping saws
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A specialized hand saw with a very narrow blade stretched across a D-shaped frame, used in woodworking or carpentry for cutting intricate external shapes, curves, and coped joints.

Example

"The carpenter carefully used a coping saw to cut out the curved profile of the wooden crown molding."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with a fret saw; a coping saw has a shallower frame and uses a slightly thicker blade, making it better for cutting thicker wood but less suited for extremely tight, delicate curves.

• Nearby Words

copier
copilot
coping
coping saw
copious
copiously
copout

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coping saw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coping-saw
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