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Coping saws

Scope note

Light hand saws with a narrow blade mounted in a U-shaped frame with a handle; used to cut curves in wood. The blade may be rotated to keep the frame away from the work. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024015

Broader Terms used

frame saws

Equivalent Terms used

coping saw

Created

13yrs ago

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