saber saw

noun

1. a portable electric jigsaw.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saber saw¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Then there’s a list: Circular saw or table saw Plane Router Saber saw Drill Bar clamps or pipe clamps Woodworker’s glue Sander Wood screws Hinges Tack cloth Wipe-on polyurethane varnish Protective eyeglasses and ear protection And at the very bottom it says this: Practice teaching woodworking steps to Scout.

From Literature

You will need a cordless drill/driver with assorted drill bits and screw-driving tips, saber saw, portable circular saw, hammer, tape measure, combination square, Phillips screwdriver, paintbrush and foam-rubber brush.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cut out the curved feet with a saber saw, then sand the cut smooth with 120-grit sandpaper.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cut out the curved shapes with a saber saw.

From Time Magazine Archive

Using a saber saw, cut out a rectangular doorway, and then use pop rivets to hang a heavy-duty piece of canvas over the opening.

From Time Magazine Archive