crosscut saw
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crosscut saw
An Americanism dating back to 1635–45
Example Sentences
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One day, her four-person crew hiked three miles into the woods toting a crosscut saw.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2021
He brought to the club the skills to work a crosscut saw and swing a pulaski - a wildland firefighter’s hand tool that’s been in use for more than a century.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2018
He brought to the club the skills to work a crosscut saw and swing a pulaski — a wildland firefighter’s hand tool that’s been in use for more than a century.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2018
Son Lewie pointed out that the crosscut saw traditionally used to cut the tree down with is, apparently, award-winning.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2017
I wouldn’t have been more scared if someone had thrown a crosscut saw at me.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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