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hole saw

American  

noun

  1. crown saw.


Etymology

Origin of hole saw

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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Two more dropped shots on the last hole saw him topple to a tie of eighth.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

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