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pitsaw

or pit saw

[ pit-saw ]

noun

  1. a two-handed saw see used in pit sawing.


pitsaw

/ ˈpɪtˌsɔː /

noun

  1. a large saw formerly used for cutting logs into planks, operated by two men, one standing on top of the log and the other in a pit underneath it
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • pit sawyer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pitsaw1

First recorded in 1670–80; pit 1 + saw 1
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Example Sentences

It will be seen, however, that unless for some special purpose, the pitsaw round or half-round file will be found to answer the same purpose as the tumbler file.

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