What does the cryptic crossword clue "French make no use of turning tool (7)" mean?

The definition is "tool". The wordplay uses a reversal. FR (synonym="French") + WASTE (reversal="make no use of") = FRETSAW; definition: "tool" The answer is FRETSAW.

French make no use of turning tool (7)

Independent Cryptic #12062 | 27 Across | 2025-06-06 flower

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