coping saw

cop·ing saw

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koh-ping saw]
- /ˈkoʊ pɪŋ sɔ/
- /kəʊp ˈsɔː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-ping saw]
- /ˈkoʊ pɪŋ sɔ/

Definitions of coping saw words

noun coping saw a handsaw with a U-shaped frame used for cutting curves in a material too thick for a fret saw 3
noun coping saw a handsaw with a narrow blade set in a U-shaped frame, used esp. for cutting curved outlines 3
noun coping saw a saw consisting of a thin, light blade held, under tension, in a U -shaped frame that has a handle: used for cutting small curves in wood. 1

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Origin of coping saw

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Coping saw

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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coping saw popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coping saw usage trend in Literature

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