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Definition of sawdust

sawdust

/ˈsɔː.dʌst/
saw · dust
Adjective:sawdusty
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Past Simple:sawdusted
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Past Participle:sawdusted
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Present Participle:sawdusting
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sawdust Lexical Profile

sawdust Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Fine particles or powdery flakes of wood produced as a byproduct when timber is cut with a saw.

Example

"The carpenter swept the piles of fragrant pine sawdust from the workshop floor at the end of the day."

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• verb

1

To sprinkle, cover, or pack a surface or object with fine wood particles, typically to absorb moisture or provide cushioning.

Example

"The groundskeeper sawdusted the muddy path before the festival guests arrived."

• Nearby Words

saw
saw scaled viper
sawblade
sawdust
sawfish
sawfly
sawgrass

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English around the late 14th century as a compound of 'saw' (from Old English 'sagu') and 'dust' (from Old English 'dust').

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