hacksaw

American  

[hak-saw] / ˈhækˌsɔ /

Or hack saw

noun

1. a saw see for cutting metal, consisting typically of a narrow, fine-toothed blade fixed in a frame.

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hacksaw British  

/ ˈhækˌsɔː /

noun

1. a handsaw for cutting metal, with a hard-steel blade in a frame under tension

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verb

1. (tr) to cut with a hacksaw

Etymology

Origin of hacksaw

First recorded in 1645–55; hack ¹ + saw ¹

Example Sentences

A skeleton crew of editors needed to take a hacksaw through the December issue of Artforum magazine.

From New York Times

This is done with hacksaws and pliers in workshops.

From New York Times

“I suppose I could cut this thing in two and award one half to each of you. But I might need a laser beam or a hacksaw....”

From Literature

After securing the deer, he and his colleagues used a hacksaw to cut the tangled antlers loose.

From New York Times

A simple handsaw, such as a hacksaw or coping saw, should work fine.

From Washington Post