Sawyer

/ˈsɔɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who saws wood, especially one who is employed to saw lumber.

The sawyer worked diligently, transforming logs into planks for the construction project.

A person who engages in the preparation of wood, typically in a sawmill.

As a sawyer, he was responsible for operating the machinery that cut the trees into usable timber.

A surname of English origin, often associated with individuals who worked as woodworkers.

Mark Twain’s character Tom Sawyer is a memorable example related to the common surname.

Middle English: from the noun 'saw' + the suffix '-er', indicating an agent.

sawing logs

To sleep soundly; to be in a deep sleep.

cutting corners

To do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way.

saw through

To understand or realize something that is not obvious.

saw

A tool used to cut wood or other materials.

lumber

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

sawmill

A facility where logs are cut into lumber.

To saw something up means to ruin it or put an end to it.

He really sawed that project up with his poor planning.

A sawyer may refer informally to someone who is perceived as being crafty or skilled in manipulation.

She's a real sawyer when it comes to negotiating deals.