Phrase guide

crosscut saw

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A saw used to cut wood across the grain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: timber industry

Topics: business, forestry

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crosscutter

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crosscut handsaw, cutoff saw

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: handsaw, hand saw, carpenter's saw

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: katkaisusaha — saw for cutting across the grain
  • German: Fuchsschwanz — saw for cutting across the grain
  • Irish: cros-sábh — saw for cutting across the grain
  • Māori: kani tōpeka — saw for cutting across the grain
  • Māori: kani tāmaku — saw for cutting across the grain
  • Polish: piła poprzeczna — saw for cutting across the grain
  • Swedish: stocksåg — saw for cutting across the grain
  • Tagalog: lagaring-pamutol — saw for cutting across the grain