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Definition of circular saw

circular saw

Plural:circular saws
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1

A power saw featuring a toothed or abrasive disc or blade that cuts various materials using a continuous rotary motion.

Example

"The carpenter used a circular saw to quickly and cleanly cut the large plywood sheets into manageable pieces."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Circular saw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/circular%20saw
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