hand saw
1 of 1noun/ˈhændˌsɔ/
Forms:hand saws
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a manual cutting tool with a toothed blade and a handle, used for making straight or curved cuts in various materials such as wood, plastic, or metal, typically operated by hand without the need for power
A hand saw is a tool used for cutting wood or other materials. It has a long, flat blade with sharp teeth along one edge. The user grips the handle and moves the saw back and forth to cut through the material. Hand saws are commonly used in woodworking, construction, and DIY projects for making straight cuts. They come in different types, such as crosscut saws, which are used for cutting across the grain of the wood, and rip saws, which are used for cutting along the grain.
- He used a hand saw to cut the wooden boards for the new bookshelf.
- The carpenter grabbed his hand saw to trim the edges of the door.
- After measuring the wood, she carefully used a hand saw to make the cut.
- They preferred using a hand saw for the project to keep things quiet in the workshop.
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