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Definition of ripsaw

ripsaw

/ˈrɪpˌsɔː/
rip · saw
Plural:ripsaws
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Past Simple:ripsawed
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Past Participle:ripsawed
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Present Participle:ripsawing
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ripsaw Lexical Profile

ripsaw Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A coarse-toothed saw specifically designed with chisel-like teeth to cut wood parallel to the grain.

Example

"The carpenter used a hand ripsaw to divide the long oak plank lengthwise."

• verb

1

To cut (wood) along the grain using a ripsaw.

Example

"He ripsawed the wide pine board into narrower strips for the cabinet frame."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for ripsaw

• Nearby Words

ripping
ripple
ripply
ripsaw
riptide
rise
riser

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a compound of 'rip' (in the carpentry sense of cutting wood parallel to the grain) and 'saw'.

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