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Definition of bandsaw

bandsaw

/ˈbænd.sɔː/
band · saw
Plural:bandsaws
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Past Simple:bandsawed
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Past Participle:bandsawed
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Present Participle:bandsawing
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bandsaw Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A power saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two or more wheels to cut material such as wood, metal, or meat.

Example

"The carpenter used a stationary bandsaw to cut smooth, curved shapes out of the thick oak plank."

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• verb

1

To cut or shape (wood, metal, or other material) using a bandsaw.

Example

"After marking the pattern on the lumber, she carefully bandsawed the pieces for the chair frame."

• Rhymes for bandsaw

• Nearby Words

bandmaster
bandmate
bandolier
bandsaw
bandshell
bandsman
bandstand

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bandsaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bandsaw
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