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power saw

1 American  

noun

  1. a saw driven by a motor.


power-saw 2 American  
[pou-er-saw] / ˈpaʊ ərˌsɔ /

verb (used with object)

power-sawed, power-sawed, power-sawn, power-sawing
  1. to cut with a power saw.


Etymology

Origin of power saw

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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The company contends the pipe poses no health threat unless improperly handled, such as by cutting it with a power saw or drill.

From Los Angeles Times

Next door, a power saw broke the silence as construction laborers rebuilt a neighbor’s home.

From Los Angeles Times

Littler's checkouts were at 42.9% but his scoring power saw him secure a third night win of the season.

From BBC

Searching through the remnants of his old tools - from a power saw to antique hand tools - Mr Michell said material things can be replaced.

From BBC

She delighted in a scene in which she used a power saw and in the one in which she drove the maple tree through all that glass.

From New York Times