noun

sawdust

sawdust

The floor was covered in sawdust.

The floor was covered in sawdust.

He swept up the sawdust after cutting the wood.

He swept up the sawdust after cutting the wood.

((noun)) fine particles of wood created by sawing The workshop floor was covered in sawdust.

Synonyms: wood shavings, wood chips

A compound word from 'saw' (the tool for cutting wood) and 'dust' (fine particles).

Picture the 'dust' that comes from a 'saw' when it cuts through wood. It's a very literal word.

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