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crosscut saw

American  

noun

  1. a saw for cutting wood perpendicular to the grain.

crosscut saw British  

noun

  1. a saw for cutting timber across the grain

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Etymology

Origin of crosscut saw

An Americanism dating back to 1635–45

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