ripsaw

American

[rip-saw] / ˈrɪpˌsɔ /

noun

a saw for cutting wood with the grain.

verb (used with object)

ripsawed, ripsawed, ripsawn, ripsawing

to saw (wood) in such a manner.

ripsaw British

/ ˈrɪpˌsɔː /

noun

a handsaw for cutting along the grain of timber

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Etymology

Origin of ripsaw

First recorded in 1840–50; rip ¹ + saw ¹

Example Sentences

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Army robots — used to destroy improvised explosive devices — built by the same company, Howe and Howe Technologies, the brains behind the Ripsaw super tank.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2020

In 1978, Ripsaw, a Pennsylvania record label, approached Mr. Hancock about recording in the rockabilly style.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2018

The challenges they faced in creating the Ripsaw were formidable.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2017

One day, the brothers received a call from someone working for a wealthy individual who had seen one of their vehicles on screen, and wanted a bespoke leisure version of the Ripsaw.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2017

After years of work, they ended up creating a small tank, which they called the Ripsaw.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2017

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