/ˈhændsɔː/ HANDS-aw

Definitions

1. noun

A saw with handles or a long handle at each end, for cutting wood or other materials.

“He used a handsaw to cut the wood for the new bookshelf.”

2. verb

To cut or saw something with a handsaw, often in a laborious or slow manner.

“She had to handsaw through the thick branch, taking her time to avoid accidents.”