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Definition of scroll saw

scroll saw

Plural:scroll saws
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scroll saw Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A stationary, usually electric or pedal-operated saw with a very narrow, vertically reciprocating blade, designed for cutting intricate curves, detailed profiles, and interior fretwork in wood, metal, or plastic.

Example

"The artisan used a scroll saw to carefully cut out the delicate floral patterns for the wooden jewelry box."

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• Nearby Words

screw
screwdriver
scroll
scroll saw
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scrubbird
scrubfowl

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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 Scroll saw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scroll saw
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