Meaning of the word sawmill in English

What does sawmill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sawmill

US /ˈsɑː.mɪl/
UK /ˈsɔː.mɪl/
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Noun

a factory where logs are sawn into timber

Example:
The old sawmill stood by the river, its machinery silent.
Logs are transported to the sawmill to be processed into lumber.