buzz saw
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of buzz saw
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Since then, Driscoll’s has become the latest U.S. firm to hit the buzz saw of Chinese competition, reports Jon Emont.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Jackson cut through the surrounding flash like a buzz saw, throwing herself against the wall of old age and mortality until it seemed to crumble into unanswerable darkness.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
They ran into a defensive buzz saw in Tennessee, which was yielding just over 51 points.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
After two straight losing seasons, Louisiana State was sailing toward a potential playoff berth under first-year coach Brian Kelly until the Tigers ran into a Texas A&M buzz saw last week, losing 38-23.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
I mauled the practice exams and slept with the books under my pillow and turned my brain into a fierce machine, a buzz saw that could handle anything.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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