noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A saw in a metal frame, used to cut lengths of wood.
2. 2
   a saw that is set in a frame in the shape of an H; used with both hands to cut wood that is held in a sawbuck wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

saw

Etymology

From buck + saw.

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