keyhole saw

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keyhole saw

A carpenter uses a keyhole saw to cut a curved opening in a wooden board.

Definition

Noun: A small, fine-toothed handsaw with a narrow, pointed blade, designed for cutting tight curves, small holes, or intricate shapes, often starting from a drilled pilot hole.

Usage

The term "keyhole saw" is used to refer to the specific tool itself. It describes a type of saw characterized by its blade shape and primary function. * You will need a keyhole saw to cut out the opening for the electrical outlet in this thin panel. * The carpenter used a keyhole saw to make the intricate cut in the wood.

Advanced Usage
  • "to use a keyhole saw": This phrase describes the action of employing this specific tool for a cutting task.
    • To create the opening, you must first drill a starter hole and then use a keyhole saw to follow the outline.
Variants and Related Words
  • Compass Saw (Noun): A similar handsaw with a slightly wider and often coarser blade than a keyhole saw, also used for cutting curves but typically of a larger radius. The reference context notes they are similar.
  • Pad Saw (Noun): Another term sometimes used interchangeably with keyhole saw, especially when the blade is mounted in a handle that can hold different narrow blades.
  • Jab Saw (Noun): A modern variant with a stiff, pointed blade and an ergonomic handle, designed for plunge-cutting into drywall or soft materials without always needing a pilot hole.
Synonyms
  • Narrow-bladed saw: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the tool's physical characteristic.
  • All-purpose saw: A less precise, generic term sometimes used for similar small saws, though it lacks the specificity of "keyhole saw."
Related Phrases
  • To cut a keyhole: This phrase describes the action for which the saw is named—cutting a keyhole shape. The tool facilitates this action.
    • He carefully cut a keyhole in the door for the new lock.
Related Idioms
  • None directly associated: There are no common idioms that incorporate the term "keyhole saw." Its usage remains literal and technical.
keyhole saw

A carpenter uses a keyhole saw to cut a curved opening in a wooden board.

Noun
  1. a handsaw with a long narrow blade for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw