Meaning & Definition of word "Sawdust"
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Sawdust
/ˈsɔːdʌst/
noun:
- 1. Fine particles of wood produced by sawing or grinding.
- Example: The workshop floor was covered in sawdust after a long day's work.
- 2. A byproduct of woodworking, often used for various purposes.
- Example: The sawmill sells sawdust to farmers for bedding their livestock.
- 3. Used as a fuel or to absorb spills.
- Example: They sprinkled sawdust on the oil spill to soak it up.
- 4. In cooking, sometimes used as a flavoring agent for smoking food.
- Example: The chef used applewood sawdust to enhance the flavor of the smoked ribs.
Etymology
The term 'sawdust' is a compound of 'saw' (the tool) + 'dust' (the fine particles).
Common Phrases and Expressions
sawdust trail:
A path of sawdust left by logging or woodworking activities.
sawdust and shavings:
A phrase referring to the byproducts of the woodworking industry.
Related Words
saw:
A tool used for cutting wood into pieces.
lumber:
Wood that has been processed into beams and planks.
Slang Meanings of sawdust
Meaning: Referring to something trivial or inconsequential.
Example Sentence: Don't worry about it; it's just sawdust.
Meaning: Used to describe a messy environment, especially involving woodworking.
Example Sentence: The workshop was full of sawdust; it looked like a lumberyard.