Saw-wrest

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Saw-set \Saw"-set`\, n.
     An instrument used to set or turn the teeth of a saw a little
     sidewise, that they may make a kerf somewhat wider than the
     thickness of the blade, to prevent friction; -- called also
     {saw-wrest}.
     [1913 Webster]



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Saw-wrest \Saw"-wrest`\, n.
     See {Saw-set}.
     [1913 Webster]