circular saw
Americannoun
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a power saw having a disk-shaped blade, usually with a toothed edge.
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the blade of such a saw.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of circular saw
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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At the trial it was geared to a saw, and worked with the full rapidity of a circular saw run by steam power, although, perhaps, not quite so uniformly.”
From Scientific American ● May 1, 2023
She aligns the blade to the penciled line and powers up her circular saw.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2022
Recognized for innovations including the circular saw, flat broom and seeds sold in packets, the Shakers, whose members call themselves sisters and brothers, developed a particular skill for woodworking and cabinetmaking.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2022
Use a masonry blade on your circular saw or jigsaw.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
“FYI, women build and invent lots of things. A woman invented the circular saw in the eighteen hundreds,” I say.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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