mặt cưa
Definition
- Noun:
- Saw teeth / saw blade surface: The term "mặt cưa" literally refers to the toothed, cutting edge of a saw blade. It describes the part of the saw that features a series of sharp teeth designed for cutting through materials like wood or metal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mặt cưa này đã bị cùn, cần mài lại. (This saw blade is dull and needs sharpening.)
- Anh ấy cẩn thận kiểm tra mặt cưa trước khi sử dụng. (He carefully inspected the saw teeth before using it.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specific and is primarily used in technical, carpentry, or industrial contexts to discuss the condition, sharpness, or type of the saw's cutting edge.
Variants and Related Words
Lưỡi cưa (n): saw blade. This refers to the entire blade, while "mặt cưa" specifies its toothed edge.
- Lưỡi cưa bị gãy. (The saw blade is broken.)
Răng cưa (n): saw teeth. This is a direct synonym for "mặt cưa," focusing on the individual teeth.
- Răng cưa sắc bén. (The saw teeth are sharp.)
Synonyms
- Saw teeth: The sharp protrusions on a saw blade.
- Serrated edge: An edge with a notched or toothed pattern, similar to a saw's.
Related Idioms
- While "mặt cưa" itself is not commonly used in idioms, the related word răng cưa appears in the expression:
- Đường răng cưa: A zigzag path or line.
- Xe đi trên con đường răng cưa. (The car drove on a zigzag road.)