Definition

Noun: A portable saw is a circular saw designed to be easily carried and operated by hand. It is a power tool with a toothed or abrasive disc or blade that rotates to cut various materials, distinguished by its mobility and hand-held operation.

Usage

The term portable saw is used to specify a category of saws that are not stationary. It emphasizes the tool's mobility and manual control. * The carpenter used a portable saw to make quick cuts on the job site. * For this DIY project, you'll need a drill and a portable saw.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to larger, stationary saws like table saws or miter saws.
  • While the workshop has a table saw for precise cuts, the portable saw is essential for cutting materials to size before bringing them inside.

Variants and Related Words

• Circular Saw (n): A more general term for any saw with a rotating circular blade. A portable saw is a type of circular saw.
• Handheld Circular Saw (n): A near-synonymous phrase that explicitly states the method of operation.
• Skilsaw (n): A common proprietary brand name (Skil) that is sometimes used generically to refer to a portable circular saw.

Synonyms

• Handheld circular saw
• Hand circular saw

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Portable bandsaw: A different type of portable saw using a continuous band of toothed metal.
• Portable table saw: A small, transportable version of a stationary table saw.

Noun

1. a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip