hacksaw

/ˈhækswɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

A portable saw with a toothed blade for cutting metal, typically powered by a handle turned by the user’s hands.

“She used a hacksaw to cut through the rusty pipe.”

2. verb

To cut or saw something, typically using a hacksaw.

“He hacked the metal rod to the required length.”

Synonyms

  • cutting tool
  • saw

Antonyms

  • glue
  • weld