Definition

1. Noun:
   • A saw used with one hand for cutting metal: A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw, typically with a C-shaped frame, designed for cutting through materials like metal, plastic, or pipe. It is operated manually with one hand.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mechanic used a hacksaw to cut through the rusty bolt.
  • You will need a hacksaw and a new blade to shorten that metal rod.

Advanced Usage

• "to hacksaw (verb, rare/technical)": The act of cutting something with a hacksaw.
  • He had to hacksaw the steel bar to the correct length. (Note: This verb form is derived from the noun and is less common.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hacksaw blade (n): The replaceable, toothed blade that fits into the hacksaw frame.
  • Make sure you install the hacksaw blade with the teeth pointing forward.
• Hacksaw frame (n): The adjustable metal frame that holds the blade under tension.

Synonyms

• Handsaw: A general term for any saw operated by hand, though not specific to metal-cutting.
• Metal saw: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the primary material it cuts.

Related Phrases

• "To make a hacksaw cut": To perform a cut using a hacksaw.
  • The instructions said to make a clean hacksaw cut on the copper pipe.

Noun

1. saw used with one hand for cutting metal