sawbuck

[ˈsɔːbʌk]

sawbuck Definition

• 1. a framework for holding wood so that it can be sawed
• 2. a ten-dollar bill

Using sawbuck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sawbuck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He built a sawbuck to cut the logs into firewood.

• Example

  I gave him a sawbuck for his help with the move.

sawbuck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sawbuck

• sawhorse
• trestle
• sawing bench

Phrases with sawbuck

• buck saw

  a saw with a narrow blade stretched across a U-shaped frame

  Example

  He used a buck saw to cut the logs into smaller pieces.

• sawmill

  a factory where logs are processed and sawn into lumber

  Example

  The sawmill is closed for maintenance this week.

• crosscut saw

  a saw designed for cutting across the grain of wood

  Example

  The crosscut saw made quick work of the thick tree trunk.

Origins of sawbuck

from the resemblance of the wood frame to the Roman numeral X (10), and the use of 'buck' as a slang term for dollar

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Summary: sawbuck in Brief

'Sawbuck' [ˈsɔːbʌk] refers to a wooden framework used to hold wood while it is being sawed, or a ten-dollar bill. Examples of its usage include 'He built a sawbuck to cut the logs into firewood.' and 'I gave him a sawbuck for his help with the move.' Synonyms for 'sawbuck' include 'sawhorse,' 'trestle,' and 'sawing bench.'