sawdust
word
Definition
Tiny pieces of wood that are left over after cutting, sanding, or drilling wood.
Usage & Nuances
'Sawdust' is an uncountable noun, used for wood particles from sawing or sanding. Common in contexts about carpentry, woodworking, or cleaning up a workshop. Sometimes used in animal bedding or gardening, but not for eating.
Spanish: aserrínPortuguese (BR): serragemPortuguese (PT): serraduraChinese (Simplified): 锯末Chinese (Traditional): 鋸末Hindi: आरा बुरादाArabic: نشارة الخشب
Example Sentences
There is sawdust all over the floor after building the table.
basic
The carpenter swept up the sawdust with a broom.
basic
Some animals sleep on sawdust in their cages.
basic
The workshop always smells like fresh sawdust.
natural
Can you clean up the sawdust before anyone slips on it?
natural
He sprinkled sawdust on the floor to soak up the spilled paint.
natural