noun
hacksaw
Hacksaw (noun) means a hand saw with a thin, tensioned blade, used mainly for cutting metal. Example: “He used a hacksaw to trim the metal pipe to length.”
noun
1
A hand saw with a thin, tensioned blade, used mainly for cutting metal.
"He used a hacksaw to trim the metal pipe to length."
verb
1
To cut something using a hacksaw.
"This bolt is so rusted I'll have to hacksaw it off."
"She hacksawed through the old padlock."
How to use hacksaw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA saw designed for cutting metal, with a thin replaceable blade held under tension in a frame.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hacksaws
- Third person singular
- hacksaws
- Past tense
- hacksawed, hacksawn
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Etymology
From hack plus saw; first recorded in English in 1867.
Class of 1867
hacksaw joined the language around 1867.
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Synonyms
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hack saw
metal saw
Frequently asked questions
What does “hacksaw” mean?
The word “hacksaw” means a hand saw with a thin, tensioned blade, used mainly for cutting metal. In plain terms, a saw designed for cutting metal, with a thin replaceable blade held under tension in a frame.
How do you use “hacksaw” in a sentence?
Here is “hacksaw” used in a sentence: “He used a hacksaw to trim the metal pipe to length.”
What part of speech is “hacksaw”?
Depending on how it is used, “hacksaw” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hacksaw” come from?
The word “hacksaw” dates back to around 1867. From hack plus saw; first recorded in English in 1867.
How many meanings does “hacksaw” have?
“Hacksaw” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hand saw with a thin, tensioned blade, used mainly for cutting metal.
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