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saw

saw / To cut something, such as wood or metal, using a saw. / To make a harsh, grating sound similar to that of a saw.

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Meanings

Nounsaw

A hand tool consisting of a hard blade with a toothed edge used for cutting wood or other materials.

"He used a hand saw to cut the plank in half."

Transitive VerbTo cut something, such as wood or metal, using a saw.

[~ something]

She sawed the log into smaller pieces for the fire.

Intransitive VerbTo make a harsh, grating sound similar to that of a saw.

The old gate sawed loudly every time it opened.

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