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saw

[sɔː]

saw Definition

  • 1a tool with a long, thin blade and a handle, used for cutting wood or other hard materials
  • 2a saying or proverb

Using saw: Examples

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

  • Example

    I need to buy a saw to cut the wood.

  • Example

    He always repeats the same old saw about early birds and worms.

  • Example

    As the old saw goes, 'practice makes perfect.'

saw Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for saw

Phrases with saw

  • a saw with teeth that cut across the grain of the wood

    Example

    The crosscut saw is ideal for cutting logs into firewood.

  • a saw with larger teeth that cut with the grain of the wood

    Example

    The rip saw is perfect for cutting boards along the grain.

  • a saw designed to be used by hand rather than with a machine

    Example

    The hand saw is perfect for small jobs around the house.

Origins of saw

from Old English 'seax', meaning 'knife'

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Summary: saw in Brief

The term 'saw' [sɔː] refers to a tool with a long, thin blade and a handle, used for cutting wood or other hard materials. It also means a saying or proverb, such as 'As the old saw goes, practice makes perfect.' Different types of saws include crosscut saw, rip saw, and hand saw.

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