reciprocating saw

noun

A power saw which moves the blade back and forth.

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Meanings

nounreciprocating saw (plural reciprocating saws)

plural reciprocating saws

  1. A power saw which moves the blade back and forth.
  2. by restrictionA sawzall.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut

Similar
saber sawjigsaw
Broader
power sawsawsawing machine
Also see
jigsaw

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

reciprocating saw. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reciprocating%20saw

MLA

“reciprocating saw.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reciprocating%20saw. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reciprocating saw,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reciprocating%20saw.

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