Hacksaw

/ˈhæksɔː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fine-toothed saw used for cutting metal or plastic.

He used a hacksaw to cut through the steel pipe.

A tool consisting of a frame with a serrated blade held under tension, used for cutting hard materials.

The mechanic reached for the hacksaw to trim the excess metal.

A hand saw with a narrow blade and handle, designed for making precise cuts.

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.

To hack away at something repeatedly.

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

To struggle with a difficult task.

I'm really hacksawing through this report.