portable circular saw
- noun
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sierra circular portátil
- He cut the wooden boards quickly using a portable circular saw.
Examples
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She bought a portable circular saw for her woodworking projects.
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Always wear protective goggles when operating a portable circular saw for safety reasons.
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He used a portable circular saw to quickly cut the plywood sheets on the construction site.
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The carpenter replaced his old saw with a lightweight portable circular saw for greater convenience.
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A portable circular saw is essential for any DIY enthusiast.
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The portable circular saw is perfect for DIY projects because it is lightweight and easy to use.
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For quick repairs, I always rely on my portable circular saw to make precise cuts.
Synonyms
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1.0
A tool with a thin toothed blade used to cut wood or other materials
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3.5
A power tool with a round blade that cuts wood or metal
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3.2
A machine with a blade that has teeth and cuts wood or other materials
A small tool with a round blade that you carry to cut wood or other materials
How Portable
- Specialized
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4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'portable circular saw' is directly and transparently derived from the constituents: 'portable' (easily carried) + 'circular' (round) + 'saw' (a cutting tool). This is a straightforward adjectival modification pattern (ADJ + ADJ + NOUN) common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the intended object.
Etymology
Portable circular saw comes from the tool's round, circular blade and the fact it is easy to carry, portable. So it simply means a 'hand-held' saw you can move to cut wood or other materials.