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Definition of handsaw

handsaw

/ˈhænd.sɔː/
hand · saw
Plural:handsaws
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• noun

1

A wood-cutting tool operated with one hand, typically featuring a broad, flat blade with a toothed edge and a wooden or plastic handle.

Example

"The carpenter reached for his handsaw to make a quick, precise cut across the wooden plank."

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• Nearby Words

handgun
handle
handlebar
handsaw
handwriting
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'hand' and 'saw', originating in Middle English to distinguish this smaller, individually operated tool from larger two-person pit saws or mechanical saws.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handsaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handsaw
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