reciprocating saw

1. 1.

   a 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

   Synonymssaber sawjigsaw

   Broaderpower saw

Questions about reciprocating saw

What does reciprocating saw mean?

reciprocating saw means "a 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".

What is another word for reciprocating saw?

Close synonyms include saber saw, jigsaw. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.