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modern bow saws
A hacksaw

Etymology edit

From Bügel (bow) +‎ Säge (saw).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbyːɡl̩ˌzɛːɡə/
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Noun edit

Bügelsäge f (genitive Bügelsäge, plural Bügelsägen)

  1. bow saw (a lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks)
    Synonyms: Holzbügelsäge, Holz-Bügelsäge
  2. hacksaw (fine-toothed, frame-mounted saw used to cut metal)
    Synonyms: Metallbügelsäge, Metall-Bügelsäge

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