Handsaw Meaning in English
word
ˈhændˌsɔ
HAND-saw
hˈændsɔː
HAND-saw
Definition
A handsaw is a tool with a handle and a blade that has teeth, used for cutting wood by moving it back and forth with your hand.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for wood, not for metal or plastic. Common collocations: 'use a handsaw', 'cut with a handsaw'. Not electric; powered by hand. Not to be confused with 'power saw' or 'chainsaw'.
Spanish: sierra manualPortuguese (BR): serrotePortuguese (PT): serroteChinese (Simplified): 手锯Chinese (Traditional): 手鋸Hindi: हैंडसॉArabic: منشار يدويBengali: হাত করাত - করাত (হাত চালিত)Russian: ручная пилаJapanese: 手ノコ - のこぎり (手動)Vietnamese: cưa tayKorean: 톱 (손톱) - 손톱Turkish: el testeresiUrdu: ہاتھ آریIndonesian: cưa tay
Example Sentences
He used a handsaw to cut the wood.
basic
Be careful with the handsaw; it is very sharp.
basic
The carpenter keeps his handsaw on the table.
basic
Do you know how to use a handsaw properly?
natural
My handsaw is old, but it still gets the job done.
natural
If you don't have a power tool, a handsaw will work just fine for small projects.
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