chainsaw

US /ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː/
UK /ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː/
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a portable power-driven saw with a rapidly rotating chain of cutters, used for felling trees or cutting timber

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He used a chainsaw to cut down the old oak tree.
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Always wear safety gear when operating a chainsaw.
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power sawmotor saw
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to cut with a chainsaw

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They plan to chainsaw the fallen branches into smaller pieces.
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He spent the afternoon chainsawing firewood.
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sawcut