What is a saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw called?
whipsaw — A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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