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hacksaw

noun

  1. metal saw
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.

  1. A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

verb

Etymology: From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.

  1. To cut with a hacksaw.

    This bolt is so rusted I'll have to hacksaw it off.