hacksaw

American  

[hak-saw] / ˈhækˌsɔ /

Or hack saw

noun

1. a saw 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

Recently, former co-worker Andrew Garfield has praised his "Hacksaw Ridge" director for having "done a lot of beautiful healing with himself."

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024

Comedian Demi Adejuyigbe has made a number of parody videos of the form, including hilarious imaginings of Smith rapping over the end credits of Oscar nominees Arrival, Hacksaw Ridge, Moonlight, and Get Out.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2019

"The academy has no right to be in people's lives," Mechanic, a former executive for Disney and Fox Filmed Entertainment and producer of the Mel Gibson war drama "Hacksaw Ridge," told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2018

Even Mel Gibson, Mr Lethal Weapon himself, recently repented with Hacksaw Ridge, a story about a real-life soldier who refused to pick up a firearm.

From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2018

Sound recording engineer Kevin O'Connell notched up his 21st Oscar nomination this year for his sound mixing work on Hacksaw Ridge.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2017