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Definition of sawmill

sawmill

/ˈsɔːmɪl/
saw · mill
Plural:sawmills
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sawmill Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A facility or factory equipped with large power-driven saws where logs are cut into lumber, boards, and beams.

Example

"Freshly felled pine logs were transported down the river to the local sawmill to be cut into planks."

2

A large stationary or portable machine used for sawing logs into lumber.

Example

"The carpenter purchased a portable sawmill so he could mill custom hardwood slabs right on his property."

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• Nearby Words

sawfly
sawgrass
sawhorse
sawmill
sawshark
sawtooth
sawtoothed

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