Fuchsschwanz

hand saw

noun FUKS-shvants Rare

Also means

panel saw

Usage Note

Fuchsschwanz is the classic taper-pointed hand saw used by carpenters; the name ('fox tail') refers to its tapered blade shape. It cuts on the push stroke and is used for crosscutting and ripping timber.

Examples

"Für den letzten Schnitt am Dachbalken griff der Zimmermann zum Fuchsschwanz."

Natural Translation

The carpenter reached for the hand saw for the last cut on the roof beam.

Literal Translation

For the last cut on the roof-beam reached the carpenter for the hand-saw.

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