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noun
A large manual saw, often more than ten feet in length, designed to be worked by two men, one on each end.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: misery whip
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: two-handed saw, whipsaw, lumberman's saw
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: saw
Narrower terms: pitsaw
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