chainsaw

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Definition

A chainsaw is a power tool with a rotating chain used to cut wood, trees, or branches quickly and efficiently.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used in construction, logging, or gardening. 'Chainsaw' is a noun; the verb form is 'to chainsaw.' Always used for cutting hard materials like wood. Can figuratively mean to cut or remove something quickly, though mainly in literal sense.

Example Sentences

The worker used a chainsaw to cut the big tree.

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A chainsaw can cut wood very quickly.

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Do you know how to fix a chainsaw? Mine won't start.

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We had to rent a chainsaw to clear the fallen branches after the storm.

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He’s so fast—it’s like he’s using a chainsaw instead of a regular saw!

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I hear the sound of a chainsaw outside.

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