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
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
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
Had won three in a row before running into Bruins buzz saw at home.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
It sounded like I’d turned on a buzz saw in the shed.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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