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Hacksaw

noun, verb

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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.

Etymology 2

From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.

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