saw-blade
Definition
- Noun:
- A cutting tool component: "saw-blade" refers to the thin, flat, serrated metal disc or strip that is the cutting part of a saw. It is the part of the tool that actually cuts through materials like wood, metal, or plastic.
- A specific type of blade: In a broader sense, it can denote any blade designed for use in a sawing machine (e.g., a circular saw blade or a bandsaw blade).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The carpenter replaced the dull saw-blade with a new one before cutting the oak plank. (The cutting part of the saw was exchanged to improve performance.)
- A sharp saw-blade makes clean, fast cuts in plywood. (The serrated edge of the saw is essential for effective cutting.)
Advanced Usage
"to change the saw-blade": to replace the cutting part of a saw.
- Before starting the project, he changed the saw-blade to one with finer teeth. (He swapped the blade for a more suitable type for detailed work.)
"saw-blade diameter": the measurement across the circular cutting disc.
- A 10-inch saw-blade is standard for most table saws. (The size of the blade is a key specification.)
Variants and Related Words
Saw (n): a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting.
- He used a hand saw to cut the branch. (A simple cutting tool.)
Blade (n): the flat, cutting part of a tool or knife.
- The blade of the knife was very sharp. (The cutting edge of a knife.)
Synonyms
- Cutting disc: a circular plate with teeth used in power saws.
- Saw tooth: the individual pointed edge on a saw-blade (used collectively to refer to the blade's cutting surface).
Related Idioms
- "to have a saw-blade for a tongue" (rare, figurative): to speak sharply or critically.
- Her words cut like a saw-blade, leaving everyone silent. (Her criticism was harsh and effective.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Saw through: to cut completely using a saw.
- He sawed through the thick log with ease. (He used a saw to cut the log entirely.)