Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hand-operated saw designed specifically for cutting metal: A "metal saw" is a cutting tool with a toothed blade, intended to be used manually (with one hand) to cut through metal materials.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The mechanic used a metal saw to cut through the steel pipe.
  • For this project, you will need a hacksaw, which is a common type of metal saw.

Advanced Usage

• The term "metal saw" typically implies a hand tool. In industrial contexts, larger power tools for cutting metal are usually specified more precisely (e.g., "band saw," "circular saw," or "abrasive saw").

Variants and Related Words

• Hacksaw (n): A specific type of metal saw with a fine-toothed blade held in a C-shaped frame.
  • A hacksaw is essential for cutting bolts or small metal brackets.
• Jeweler's saw (n): A very fine metal saw used for intricate work.
• Metal-cutting saw (n): A more general term that can include both hand and power tools.

Synonyms

• Hacksaw: A common synonym for a specific kind of metal saw.
• Hand saw for metal: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• To saw through metal: The action performed with the tool.
  • It took him ten minutes to saw through the metal bar.

Noun

1. saw used with one hand for cutting metal