crosscut saw

cross·cut saw

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Definitions of crosscut saw words

noun crosscut saw a saw for cutting timber across the grain 3
noun crosscut saw a saw with a blade designed to cut across the grain of wood 3
noun crosscut saw a saw for cutting wood perpendicular to the grain. 1
noun crosscut saw A handsaw used to cut wood across the grain. 0

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1635-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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