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hole saw

American  

noun

  1. crown saw.


Etymology

Origin of hole saw

First recorded in 1960–65


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The first play-off hole saw DeChambeau dump his ball in a lake as they played down the 18th, immediately handing his opponent an advantage.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026

A rare error on the third hole saw her tee shot land in the bunker and she ended up with her first bogey since the 13th hole in the first round.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2021

The hole saw four eagles in the first round and four and counting midway through the second.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 29, 2018

Southern Hills' 72nd hole saw double disappointment for Retief Goosen and Stewart Cink.

From Golf Digest ● Aug. 7, 2017

Wish like crazy I had a hole saw.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

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