chainsaw

/ˈtʃeɪnzɔː/ CHAYN-zaw

Definitions

1. noun

A portable, mechanically powered saw used for cutting through wood, and other materials, typically using a rotating chain with attached teeth.

“The lumberjack used a chainsaw to cut down the tall tree in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • chainsawing machine
  • saw

Antonyms

  • hand saw
  • knife