hacksaw

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English

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a hacksaw

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Etymology

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From hack +‎ saw. Attested since 1867.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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hacksaw (plural hacksaws)

  1. A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

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Verb

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hacksaw (third-person singular simple present hacksaws, present participle hacksawing, simple past hacksawed, past participle hacksawed or hacksawn)

  1. To cut with a hacksaw.
    This bolt is so rusted I'll have to hacksaw it off.

References

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  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “hacksaw”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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