power saw

¹ American  

noun

1. a saw driven by a motor.

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power-saw ² American  

[pou-er-saw] / ˈpaʊ ərˌsɔ /

verb (used with object)

power-sawed, power-sawed, power-sawn, power-sawing

1. to cut with a power saw.

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Etymology

Origin of power saw

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Power, power and more power saw Du Toit drive over five minutes after the restart.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

The Nike CEO whose millions helped build Oregon into an upstart West Coast power saw the potential that Kliavkoff was pitching.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

As a curious crowd gathered in Times Square on Monday, a power saw cut through the base of a pay phone on the southwest corner of Seventh Avenue and 50th Street.

From New York Times • May 27, 2022

Typically, a handsaw is substantial enough for most trees, but you’ll need a power saw or ax if you’d like something large.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2021

He astutely—and bravely—borrowed money to buy his own power saw, tractor, and pulpwood truck.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson