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saw

verb
/sɔ/

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
a tool with a sharp blade used for cutting wood or other materials

Example Sentences

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

He used a saw to cut the wooden plank.

Synonyms

cut, slice, divide, split, cutting tool, blade
Entry 1
cut, slice, divide, split
Entry 2
cutting tool, blade

Antonyms

join, connect, attach, unite, glue, adhesive
Entry 1
join, connect, attach, unite
Entry 2
glue, adhesive

Collocations

saw wood, chain saw, saw blade, saw through, circular saw, hand saw, power saw, saw dust
Entry 1
saw wood, chain saw, saw blade, saw through, circular saw
Entry 2
hand saw, power saw, saw blade, saw dust

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