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back saw

British  

noun

  1. a small handsaw stiffened along its upper edge by a metal section

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Then he took a step back, saw there were opportunities as well as threats and used the technology to generate a whole new Afrobeats album in his studio on the outskirts of Lagos.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023

“I looked back, saw it was just me and a lineman,” McMillan said of his mindset when scooping the fumble.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022

Throughout the decade, the anti-racist fight back saw British Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus working together.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2022

White said he left the window for a few minutes, and when he came back, saw three officers wrestling with Blake.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2020

When I stopped the sled and picked up the hat he looked back, saw me put the hat on my head, and—I swear—smiled.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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