backsaw
/ˈbækˌsɔ/
noun
- A saw with a stiff metal strip along the top edge of the blade to keep it straight, used for precise cutting in woodworking.
- For fine woodworking projects, a backsaw is essential for accurate cuts.
- The carpenter reached for his backsaw when he needed to trim the molding precisely.
- He used a backsaw to make clean, straight cuts for the dovetail joints.