Meaning & Definition of word "Hacksaw"

Hacksaw

/ˈhæksɔː/

1. A fine-toothed saw used for cutting metal or plastic.
- Example: He used a hacksaw to cut through the steel pipe.
2. A tool consisting of a frame with a serrated blade held under tension, used for cutting hard materials.
- Example: The mechanic reached for the hacksaw to trim the excess metal.
3. A hand saw with a narrow blade and handle, designed for making precise cuts.
- Example: She preferred a hacksaw for the detailed work on her model airplane.

The term 'hacksaw' comes from 'hack', meaning to chop or cut, combined with 'saw', referring to the tool itself.

hacksaw blade:

The interchangeable strip of metal teeth used in a hacksaw.

to hacksaw through:

To cut through something using a hacksaw.

saw:

A tool used for cutting, consisting of a tough blade with a toothed edge.

cutting tool:

Any tool used to remove material from a workpiece.

Meaning: To hack away at something repeatedly.

Example Sentence: I had to hacksaw at the project to get it done on time.

Meaning: To struggle with a difficult task.

Example Sentence: I'm really hacksawing through this report.