noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal
2. 2
   saw used with one hand for cutting metal wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To cut with a hacksaw.

   "This bolt is so rusted I'll have to hacksaw it off."

Synonyms

All synonyms

hack sawmetal sawsaw

Example

More examples

"Tom removed the hacksaw from his toolbox and asked Mary if she wanted it."

Etymology

From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.

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