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chainsaw

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː/

The English word “chainsaw” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

verb

  1. To cut with a chainsaw.
  2. To make quick and substantial spending cuts.

Etymology

Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

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