chainsaw
noun
- high-powered cutting tool
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː/ / /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/ / /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɑ/
noun
Etymology: Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.
- A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.
“He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway.”
verb
Etymology: Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.
- To cut with a chainsaw.
“She and Barber once stopped a developer from chainsawing mature trees on Mississauga Rd. by standing in front of them.”
- To make quick and substantial spending cuts.