headsaw

/ˈhedˌsɔ/ or /ˈhedˌsɔʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A circular saw mounted on a horizontal head that can be moved vertically, used for making crosscuts and other precise cuts in wood or other materials.

“He used a headsaw to cut the wooden beam into two equal pieces.”

2. verb

To cut or saw something with a headsaw.

“She headed to the workshop and headed the beam with a headsaw.”

Synonyms

  • chop saw
  • circular saw

Antonyms

  • hand saw
  • jigsaw