pitsaw

Or pit saw

[pit-saw]

noun

1. a two-handed saw see used in pit sawing.

pitsaw

/ ˈpɪtˌsɔː /

noun

1. a large saw formerly used for cutting logs into planks, operated by two men, one standing on top of the log and the other in a pit underneath it

Other Word Forms

• pit sawyer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pitsaw¹

First recorded in 1670–80; pit ¹ + saw ¹

Example Sentences

It will be seen, however, that unless for some special purpose, the pitsaw round or half-round file will be found to answer the same purpose as the tumbler file.

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