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Chainsaw

//ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

    "He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway."

  2. 2
    portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To cut with a chainsaw. transitive

    "She and Barber once stopped a developer from chainsawing mature trees on Mississauga Rd. by standing in front of them."

  2. 2
    To make quick and substantial spending cuts. figuratively

Etymology

Etymology 1

Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

Etymology 2

Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

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