Handsaw

/ˈhændsɔː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A saw with a sharp blade for cutting wood, typically operated by hand.

He used a handsaw to cut the wooden beams for the treehouse.

A tool designed for manual cutting, featuring a toothed blade and a handle.

The carpenter preferred a handsaw over a power saw for more precise cuts.

A common woodworking tool, often made of metal or plastic, designed for making straight cuts.

She reached for the handsaw to trim the branches of the bushes.

A basic tool found in most home toolkits, useful for small cutting jobs.

Before starting his DIY project, he made sure to sharpen the handsaw.

The term 'handsaw' comes from 'hand' + 'saw', referring to a saw that is operated by hand.

cutting corners

Taking shortcuts to save time or money.

back to the drawing board

Returning to the initial planning or concept after a failure.

saw

A tool for cutting that can be powered or manual.

cut

To separate or remove parts from a material.

To cut deeply into something.

He really handsawed that project, making sure every detail was perfect.