recip

Examples

• All

• To tackle the plumbing repairs, I borrowed a recip saw from my neighbor.

• He prefers using a recip for tough jobs that require cutting through metal or wood.

• The plumber used a recip to quickly cut through the old pipes under the sink.

• Before starting the demolition, she made sure her recip was fully charged and ready.

• I bought a new recip for my home renovation.

• The recip saw made quick work of the old wooden fence during the renovation.

• When cutting thick materials, a recip saw is more efficient than a traditional hand saw.

Synonyms

C

cutter

vsrecip

67 2.5

A tool used to cut materials like glass or dough

is the informal name for a specific handheld demolition power tool

P

power saw

vsrecip

3 3.2

A machine with a blade that has teeth and cuts wood or other materials

is the informal name for a specific handheld tool using push and pull blade

R

reciprocating saw

vsrecip

• Specialized

1 5.1

A portable power tool with a blade that moves back and forth to cut wood or metal

is the informal name for the same handheld tool

S

saber saw

vsrecip

• Specialized

1 6.7

A handheld power tool that cuts wood and other materials with a blade that moves back and forth

is the informal name highlighting heavy demolition and rough cutting use

How Powerful

demolisher

5.8

recip

• Jargon

9.9

jigsaw

• Specialized

3 4.9

hand saw

1 2.1

Surface Forms

Etymology