power saw
Definition
Noun: A mechanical tool that uses an electric motor, gasoline engine, or other power source to drive a toothed blade or abrasive disk for the purpose of cutting hard materials, especially wood.
Usage
A "power saw" is a general term for any saw that is powered by an external source, as opposed to a manual hand saw. It is used for cutting various materials in construction, woodworking, and manufacturing. - The carpenter used a power saw to cut the timber quickly. - Always wear safety goggles when operating a power saw.
Advanced Usage
- "to feed into a power saw": To guide material into the cutting blade of the power saw.
- Feed the board slowly and steadily into the power saw.
Variants and Related Words
- Saw (n/v): The general term for a tool with a toothed blade for cutting. "Power saw" is a specific type of saw.
- Circular saw (n): A common type of power saw with a round, toothed blade.
- Chainsaw (n): A portable power saw with teeth set on a rotating chain.
- Jigsaw (n): A power saw with a fine, reciprocating blade for cutting curves.
- Bandsaw (n): A power saw with a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between wheels.
Synonyms
- Powered saw
- Mechanical saw
- Electric saw (when specifically electrically powered)
Related Phrases
- Power tool: The broader category of tools to which a power saw belongs.
- Drills and sanders are also common power tools.
Noun
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a power tool for cutting wood
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