buzz saw
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of buzz saw
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Also making noise is the coach’s son: Sam Hoiberg, a constant-motion buzz saw who does a little bit of everything and whom Michigan State coach Tom Izzo called his “favorite player.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
She’s been dragged into that buzz saw before.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
The Bruins were a buzz saw through the season’s opening weeks, winning their first four games — including back-to-back-to-back road victories over Wisconsin, Michigan and Colorado.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
“This is not a matter of an employer refusing to guard a frequently used buzz saw or otherwise rejecting fall protection for workers at dangerous heights,” Amazon wrote in court records.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2023
Wrestlers Luke ran through like a buzz saw.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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