keyhole saw


noun

a compass saw for cutting keyholes, etc.

Origin of keyhole saw

First recorded in 1770–80

Example sentences from the Web for keyhole saw

  • The pieces, after being marked, are cut to shape with a keyhole-saw.

    Boys' Book of Model Boats |Raymond Francis Yates
  • Cut the keyhole to the proper shape with a keyhole-saw or small chisel.

    Handwork in Wood |William Noyes
  • The keyhole-saw, which is even smaller than the compass-saw, is used for cutting quicker curves, as for a keyhole.

    Woodworking for Beginners |Charles Gardner Wheeler