circular saw

American

noun

a power saw having a disk-shaped blade, usually with a toothed edge.
the blade of such a saw.

circular saw British

noun

a power-driven saw in which a circular disc with a toothed edge is rotated at high speed

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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

This would light the stalls and warm them in winter, and would also run a circular saw, a chaff-cutter, a mangel-slicer, and an electric milking machine.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

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