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Definition of sawhorse

sawhorse

/ˈsɔːˌhɔːrs/
saw · horse
Plural:sawhorses
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sawhorse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rack or portable frame consisting of a horizontal beam supported by four splayed legs, used singly or in pairs to support wood for sawing or planks as a temporary work surface.

Example

"The carpenter laid a sheet of plywood across two sturdy sawhorses to create a temporary workbench in the garage."

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• Nearby Words

sawfish
sawfly
sawgrass
sawhorse
sawmill
sawshark
sawtooth

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested since the late 18th century, this compound combines "saw" with "horse" in its figurative mechanical sense of a four-legged supporting frame that bears weight much like a beast of burden.

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