top sawn. the upper of a pair of circular saws, cutting down to meet the kerf of the lower.ⓘ
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top saw1877
1875 E. H. KnightAmer. Mech. Dict. III. 2597/2 The top-saw is a little in advance or rear of the under one, to make the kerf complete without collision of the teeth of the respective saws.