Synonyms

sawhorse

American

[saw-hawrs] / ˈsɔˌhɔrs /

noun

a movable frame or trestle for supporting wood being sawed.

sawhorse British

/ ˈsɔːˌhɔːs /

noun

a stand for timber during sawing

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Etymology

Origin of sawhorse

First recorded in 1770–80; saw ¹ + horse

Example Sentences

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Nic Hill, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Sawhorse Productions, said developers design games in ways that keep users coming back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Sawhorse Productions, a creative agency and production company in Los Angeles, has created games for “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Wicked,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and others in Roblox.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

They’re working on the build for Sawhorse Revolution, a local nonprofit that works with youth on carpentry projects.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Sawhorse Media produces the Shorty Awards, an awards ceremony for Twitter users.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 20, 2010

"Oh, nothing ever hurts me," asserted the Sawhorse calmly.

From The Lost Princess of Oz by Neill, John R. (John Rea)

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