sawyer
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation.
Also called sawyer beetle. any of several long-horned beetles, especially one of the genus Monochamus, the larvae of which bore in the wood of coniferous trees.
Origin of sawyer
1Other words from sawyer
- un·der·saw·yer, noun
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“After the withdraw, they realized that firefighter Craig-Lewis was missing,” said Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick sawyer.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter | Christopher Moraff | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRod Stewart and Diane sawyer This is just highly entertaining.
The Most WTF Covers of ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside,’ Everyone’s Favorite Date-Rape Holiday Classic | Kevin Fallon | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt this point, he became Tom sawyer, letting his musical compatriots—and the folk tradition—help paint his musical fence.
When it comes to seamless, even heartwarming, transitions at the anchor desk, NBC and CBS can take lessons from Diane sawyer.
Diane Sawyer's Swan Song: 'ABC World News' Anchor's Warm (and Long) Goodbye | Lloyd Grove | August 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Ministry of Heath is said to have ordered sawyer not to travel.
They had almost reached the sawyer's cottage, when a black animal ran out towards them.
The Nursery, July 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 1 | VariousThen I slipped down to the ground and crawled in among the trees, and, sure enough, there was Tom sawyer waiting for me.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)I asked her if she reckoned Tom sawyer would go there, and she said not by a considerable sight.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)I did wish Tom sawyer was there; I knowed he would take an interest in this kind of business, and throw in the fancy touches.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)sawyer never speaks three words without mentioning the House and the Speaker.
A Little Dinner at Timmins's | William Makepeace Thackeray
British Dictionary definitions for sawyer
/ (ˈsɔːjə) /
a person who saws timber for a living
Origin of sawyer
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