Meaning of the word hacksaw in English

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hacksaw

US /ˈhæk.sɑː/

UK /ˈhæk.sɔː/

a saw with a narrow fine-toothed blade set in a frame, used for cutting metal

Example:

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He used a hacksaw to cut through the metal pipe.

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Make sure the blade of the hacksaw is sharp before you start.

Synonym:

metal saw bow saw

to cut with a hacksaw

Example:

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He had to hacksaw off the rusted bolt.

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You can hacksaw through most thin metals easily.