Sawmill

/ˈsɔːˌmɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A facility where logs are cut into lumber.

The old sawmill by the river is still in operation, producing high-quality timber.

An industrial operation that processes wood for various uses.

He visited the sawmill to understand the timber production process.

A location where lumber is produced and sold.

After the storm, the community relied on the local sawmill for repairing damaged homes.

A place where wood is sawn for construction and furniture making.

The furniture company sources its wood from a sustainable sawmill nearby.

Derived from the words 'saw' which refers to a tool for cutting, and 'mill' which refers to a building where a particular process occurs.

back to the sawmill:

Refers to returning to a previous state or situation.

A place where rough work gets done.

That project turned into a sawmill, with everyone rushing to get it finished.