What does "chainsaw" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "chainsaw"?

Common synonyms include: chain saw, cut, gasoline chainsaw, hew, lop, motor saw.

Pronounced //ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ//.

/ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

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
portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain wordnet

Verb

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
To make quick and substantial spending cuts. figuratively

"I watched the film named "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" with my girlfriend yesterday. She was very afraid."

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