noun
sawhorse
SAW-horss
Sawhorse (noun) means a frame with legs and a crosspiece used to hold wood or other material steady while it is being cut or worked on. Example: “He rested the plank across two sawhorses before cutting it.”
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A frame with legs and a crosspiece used to hold wood or other material steady while it is being cut or worked on.
"He rested the plank across two sawhorses before cutting it."
"The workshop kept a pair of sawhorses folded against the wall."
"She set up a sawhorse in the garage to saw the fence posts."
How to use sawhorse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sawhorse is a simple stand you rest wood on while you cut it.
When to use it
This is an everyday, practical term used in carpentry and DIY contexts.
Memory tip
Picture two of them side by side holding up a plank, like a workbench without the top.
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Common pairings
pair of sawhorses
set up a sawhorse
fold the sawhorses
rest a plank on a sawhorse
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Etymology
The word is a straightforward compound of saw and horse, describing a frame that supports material the way a horse might carry a load.
Synonyms
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sawbuck
saw-stool
saw-trestle
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Rhymes for sawhorse
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What is a sawhorse used for?
It supports timber or other material at a convenient height so it can be sawn or worked on safely.
Are sawhorses always sold in pairs?
They are commonly used two at a time to support a long piece of wood at both ends, though a single one can also be used.
What are other names for a sawhorse?
It is also called a sawbuck, saw-stool, or saw-trestle.
What is the meaning of sawhorse?
"sawhorse" (noun) means a frame with legs and a crosspiece used to hold wood or other material steady while it is being cut or worked on.
