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saw

UK/sɒ:/US
A1

Definitions

n.

A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting wood or metal; also, a well-known saying or proverb

锯子;谚语

v.

To cut something with a saw; to move back and forth like a saw

锯,锯开;来回移动

Root Breakdown

sawother
=saw

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He used a hand saw to cut the wooden planks for the fence.

  • 2.

    The carpenter sawed through the thick timber with precision.

  • 3.

    As a child, I learned to saw wood safely in shop class.

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