cutoff saw
- noun
- Specialized
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sierra de corte
- The carpenter used a cutoff saw to finish the project.
Examples
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The carpenter used a cutoff saw to trim the wooden planks precisely at right angles.
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Always ensure your cutoff saw blade is sharp for accurate cuts across the grain.
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A cutoff saw is essential for making crosscuts in woodworking projects.
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A cutoff saw is essential for precise cuts.
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He used a cutoff saw to quickly trim the wooden planks for the project.
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The carpenter employed a cutoff saw to ensure precise angles in the wood cuts.
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With a cutoff saw, you can easily slice through thick boards at the required angle.
Synonyms
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2.3
A tool you hold in one hand to cut wood
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5.1
A hand saw for cutting wood across the grain
A hand tool for cutting wood across the grain
A short hand saw that has a stiff metal back for making precise cuts in wood
Surface Forms
Morphology
cutoff + saw
The compound is partly compositional: a learner who knows 'cut' + 'off' and 'saw' can infer it is a saw used to 'cut off' material, so the general function is predictable. However, the fused form 'cutoff' and the specific technical sense (a saw for right-angle/cross-grain cutting) are more specialized and not fully predictable from the parts, so full comprehension requires exposure or domain knowledge.
Etymology
Cutoff saw is named for what it does: it is a saw made to cut off pieces by cutting straight across a board, so the name means a saw for making short, right-angle cuts across the wood.