resaw

/rɪˈsɔʊ, ˈriːsɔʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A saw or sawing machine used to cut thin slices from a board, especially one that has been previously sawed or split.

“The carpenter used a resaw to cut thin strips of wood for the furniture.”

2. verb

To cut or saw a board into thin slices, especially one that has been previously sawed or split.

“The woodworker resawed the board to create thin layers for the craft project.”

Synonyms

  • crosscut saw
  • rip saw

Antonyms

  • jointer