saw (EN)noun, verb
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see (verb)
noun “saw”
singular saw , plural saws
- a device with a jagged edge for slicing through materials like wood or metal Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.He carefully selected a hand
saw from his toolbox to cut the wooden planks for his new bookshelf.
verb “saw”
infinitive saw ; he saws ; past tense sawed ; past part. sawn , sawed us; ger. sawing
- to use a saw to divide or shape an object She
sawed through the thick branch effortlessly with her new chainsaw. - to move back and forth in a manner resembling the action of using a saw The violinist
sawed away at his instrument, creating a lively tune that had everyone tapping their feet.