hack-saw

A worker uses a hack-saw to cut through a metal pipe.

Definition

Noun: A "hack-saw" is a type of saw with a fine-toothed blade, typically used for cutting metal or other hard materials.

Usage Examples

• (A tool for cutting metal.)
• (A saw designed for hard materials.)
• (A warning about using this tool.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hack-saw blade": The replaceable, narrow blade of a hack-saw, often made of high-speed steel or carbon steel.
  • He replaced the worn hack-saw blade with a new one for better cutting efficiency. (The specific blade used in the tool.)
• "Hack-saw frame": The metal frame that holds the blade under tension.
  • The hack-saw frame was adjustable to accommodate different blade lengths. (The structural part of the tool.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hacksaw (noun): An alternative spelling of "hack-saw," commonly used in technical contexts.
  • The hacksaw is essential for plumbing work. (Same tool, different spelling.)
• Hack-sawing (noun/verb): The act of cutting with a hack-saw.
  • Hack-sawing through the thick metal took several minutes. (The process of using the tool.)

Synonyms

• Metal saw: A saw specifically designed for cutting metal.
• Jeweler's saw: A fine-bladed saw used for intricate metal cutting (often smaller than a hack-saw).

Related Idioms

(Note: No common idioms are directly associated with "hack-saw.")