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band saw

A power saw used in woodworking, consisting essentially of a toothed metal band coupled to and continuously driven around the circumferences of two wheels.

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band saw

band-saw

(Tools) a power-operated saw consisting of an endless toothed metal band running over and driven by two wheels

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band′ saw`

or band′saw`,

a saw consisting of an endless toothed steel band passing over two wheels.

[1860–65, Amer.]

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band saw - an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels

bandsaw

power saw, sawing machine, saw - a power tool for cutting wood

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Bandsäge

band saw

n → Bandsäge f

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band saw

n → segatrice f a nastro

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