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friction saw

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noun

  1. a high-speed circular saw, usually toothless, that is used for cutting metals by using frictional heat to melt the material adjacent to it.

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In currencies, constant trade friction saw the safe haven yen in demand again as the dollar dipped to 110.22 yen and away from the week’s top of 110.67.

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