scie

Definitions of scie
  1. noun
    a power tool for cutting wood
    synonyms: scie à bois
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    scie à ruban
    an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
    scie à chaînette
    portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
    scie circulaire
    a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle
    scie à chantourner
    fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
    type of:
    outil à moteur
    a tool driven by a motor
  2. noun
    hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
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    serpe
    a long-handled saw with a curved blade
    scie à métaux
    saw used with one hand for cutting metal
    scie à main, égoïne
    a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
    type of:
    outil, outil manuel
    a tool used with workers' hands
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