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Sawn Meaning in English

word · lemma: saw

ˈsɔ
SAW
sˈɔːn
SAWN

Definição

Cut with a saw. Usually describes wood that has been divided or shaped using a saw.

Uso & Nuances

'Sawn' is the past participle of 'saw' (the tool, not 'to see'). Common in technical or construction contexts, especially describing wood: 'sawn timber', 'freshly sawn'. Do not confuse with 'saw' (past tense of 'see'). Rarely used outside of passive constructions or as an adjective.

Frases de Exemplo

The wood has been sawn into planks.

basic

He used a machine and sawn the logs quickly.

basic

The table was made from sawn logs.

basic

That freshly sawn smell filled the workshop.

natural

All the boards here were sawn by hand back in the day.

natural

I've never actually sawn a piece of wood myself.

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