saw : Idioms & Phrases

• noun a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge
  backsaw.
  

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• noun an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
  bandsaw.
  

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• a saw in the form of an endless steel belt, with teeth on one edge, running over wheels.

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• See under Band, Crosscut, etc.

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Bow"-saw` noun

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1. A saw with a thin or narrow blade set in a strong frame.

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• a saw set in a frame and used for sawing wood on a sawhorse.

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• noun a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle
  buzz saw.
  

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• noun a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
  carpenter's saw; handsaw.
  

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• noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
  chainsaw.
  

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• noun a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle
  buzz saw.
  

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• a disk of steel with saw teeth upon its periphery, and revolved on an arbor.

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• noun a handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves
  

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• a saw with a narrow blade, which will cut in a curve; called also fret saw and keyhole saw.

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• noun a handsaw with a taut thin blade; used for cutting small curves in wood
  

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• noun handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)
  crosscut saw; crosscut handsaw.
  

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• . (a) A saw, the teeth of which are so set as to adapt it for sawing wood crosswise of the grain rather than lengthwise. (b) A saw managed by two men, one at each end, for cutting large logs crosswise.

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• noun a saw having teeth around the edge of a hollow cylinder
  

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• . See in the Vocabulary.

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Crown"-saw` noun

Etymology

From its supposed resemblance to a crown.

Definitions

1. (Mech.) A saw in the form of a hollow cylinder, with teeth on the end or edge, and operated by a rotative motion. ✍ The trephine was the first of the class of crownsaws. Knight.

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• noun handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)
  crosscut saw; crosscut handsaw.
  

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• (Carp.), a saw used in dovetailing.

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• noun a saw with a toothed blade that folds into a handle (the way a pocketknife folds)
  

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• a dovetail saw.

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• a thin saw stretched in a frame to give it rigidity.

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• a saw with a long, narrow blade, used in cutting frets, scrolls, etc.; a scroll saw; a keyhole saw; a compass saw.

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• a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed distances apart.

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• a handsaw, with a gauge to regulate the depth of cut. Knight.

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• . See Jig saw.

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• a saw used in a cotton gin for drawing the fibers through the grid, leaving the seed in the hopper.

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• a handsaw used for sawing marble.

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• noun saw used with one hand for cutting metal
  hack saw; hacksaw.
  

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• a handsaw having a narrow blade stretched in an iron frame, for cutting metal.

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• noun a saw used with one hand for cutting wood
  carpenter's saw; handsaw.
  

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• a sawing machine with a narrow, vertically reciprocating saw, used to cut curved and irregular lines, or ornamental patterns in openwork, a scroll saw; called also gig saw.

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• noun a handsaw with a long narrow blade for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw
  

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• a narrow, slender saw, used in cutting keyholes, etc., as in doors; a kind of compass saw or fret saw.

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• noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
  lumberman's saw; whipsaw; two-handed saw.
  

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• noun saw used with one hand for cutting metal
  hack saw; hacksaw.
  

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• handsaw with fine teeth, used for cutting out panels, etc.

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• (Mech.), a saw worked by two men, one of whom stands on the log and the other beneath it. The place of the latter is often in a pit, whence the name.

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• noun a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip
  portable circular saw.
  

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• noun a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip
  portable circular saw.
  

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• noun a power tool for cutting wood
  power saw; saw.
  

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• noun a handsaw used for pruning trees
  

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• a saw having wide teeth.

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• noun 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
  reciprocating saw; jigsaw.
  

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• . (Carp.) See Ripsaw.

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• noun 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
  reciprocating saw; jigsaw.
  

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• a bench or table with a flat top for for sawing, especially with a circular saw which projects above the table.

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• a three-cornered file, such as is used for sharpening saw teeth.

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• the frame or sash in a sawmill, in which the saw, or gang of saws, is held.

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• a saw frame.

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• the form of cotton gin invented by Eli Whitney, in which the cotton fibers are drawn, by the teeth, of a set of revolving circular saws, through a wire grating which is too fine for the seeds to pass.

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• (Bot.), any one of certain cyperaceous plants having the edges of the leaves set with minute sharp teeth, especially the Cladium effusum of the Southern United States. Cf. Razor grass, under Razor.

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• noun log large enough to be sawed into boards
  saw log.
  

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• a log of suitable size for sawing into lumber.

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• noun log large enough to be sawed into boards
  saw log.
  
• verb breathe noisily during one's sleep
  snore; saw logs.
  
  • she complained that her husband snores

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• a mandrel on which a circular saw is fastened for running.

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• noun small hardy clump-forming spiny palm of southern United States
  scrub palmetto; Serenoa repens.
  

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Saw" pal*met"to

Definitions

1. See under Palmetto.

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• a pit over which timbor is sawed by two men, one standing below the timber and the other above. Mortimer.

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• noun a tool used to bend each alternate sawtooth at a slight angle outward
  

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• (Zoöl.), the great titmouse; so named from its harsh call note. Prov. Eng.

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• (Zoöl.), the marsh titmouse (Parus palustris); so named from its call note. Prov. Eng.

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• verb breathe noisily during one's sleep
  snore; saw logs.
  
  • she complained that her husband snores

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• adjective satellite having rough edges that can be used for sawing
  

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Saw"-set` noun

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1. An instrument used to set or turn the teeth of a saw a little sidewise, that they may make a kerf somewhat wider than the thickness of the blade, to prevent friction; -- called also saw-wrest.

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• adjective satellite notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  toothed; serrated; notched; serrate.
  

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Saw"-toothed" adjective

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1. Having a tooth or teeth like those of a saw; serrate.

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saw"-whet` noun

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A small North American owl (Nyctale Acadica), destitute of ear tufts and having feathered toes; -- called also Acadian owl.

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Saw"-wort` noun

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Any plant of the composite genus Serratula; -- so named from the serrated leaves of most of the species.

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Saw"-wrest` noun

Definitions

1. See Saw-set.

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• adjective satellite well below average height
  sawed-off; pint-sized; pint-size; runty.
  
• adjective satellite cut short
  sawed-off; shortened.
  
  • a sawed-off shotgun
  • a sawed-off broomstick
  • the shortened rope was easier to use

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• noun a shotgun with short barrels
  

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• noun a power tool for cutting wood
  power saw; saw.
  

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• adjective satellite well below average height
  sawed-off; pint-sized; pint-size; runty.
  
• adjective satellite cut short
  sawed-off; shortened.
  
  • a sawed-off shotgun
  • a sawed-off broomstick
  • the shortened rope was easier to use

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• noun fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
  jigsaw; fretsaw.
  

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• a ribbon of steel with saw teeth upon one edge, stretched in a frame and adapted for sawing curved outlines; also, a machine in which such a saw is worked by foot or power.

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Sweep"-saw` noun

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1. A bow-saw.

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• noun a circular saw mounted under a table or bench so that the blade of the saw projects up through a slot
  

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Ten"ant saw`

Definitions

1. See Tenon saw, under Tenon.

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• a saw with a thin blade, usually stiffened by a brass or steel back, for cutting tenons. Corruptly written tenant saw. Gwilt.

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• to bend each tooth a little, every alternate one being bent to one side, and the intermediate ones to the other side, so that the opening made by the saw may be a little wider than the thickness of the back, to prevent the saw from sticking.

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• noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
  lumberman's saw; whipsaw; two-handed saw.
  

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• noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
  lumberman's saw; whipsaw; two-handed saw.
  

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