saber saw

A form of sabre saw — A portable electric jigsaw.

Meanings

nounsaber saw (plural saber saws)

plural saber saws

  1. USalternativeAlternative spelling of sabre saw.

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

Broader
power sawsawsawing machine

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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