hacksaw
Translation
hacksaw
Examples
He used a hacksaw to cut the metal pipe.
He used a hacksaw to cut the metal pipe.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the hacksaw)) a saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade for cutting metal. You'll need a hacksaw for that job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metal saw, bow saw
Etymology
A combination of 'hack' (to cut) and 'saw'. It's a saw for 'hacking' through tough materials like metal.
Memory Tips
The name is very descriptive: it's a 'saw' for 'hacking' through things.