pitsaw (Meaning)
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pitsaw (n)
a large two-handed saw formerly used to cut logs into planks; one man stood above the log and the other in a pit below
Synonyms & Antonyms of pitsaw
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pitsaw Sentence Examples
- The pioneer family used a pitsaw to cut lumber for their cabin.
- The lumberjacks worked tirelessly with pitsaws to fell massive trees.
- The sound of the pitsaw reverberated through the forest as the workers labored.
- The pitsaw blade was long and narrow, with a series of sharp teeth along its edge.
- The pit was lubricated with animal fat to reduce friction and facilitate sawing.
- The sawyers stood face-to-face, gripping the opposite ends of the pitsaw.
- They pulled the saw back and forth through the timber with a rhythmic motion.
- The pitsaw left a rough-hewn surface on the wood, which required further finishing.
- The technology of the pitsaw remained largely unchanged for centuries.
- Today, pitsaws are primarily used as historical demonstrations or by traditional craftspeople.
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a large two-handed saw formerly used to cut logs into planks; one man stood above the log and the other in a pit below
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pioneer family used a pitsaw to cut lumber for their cabin.
The lumberjacks worked tirelessly with pitsaws to fell massive trees.
The sound of the pitsaw reverberated through the forest as the workers labored.
The pitsaw blade was long and narrow, with a series of sharp teeth along its edge.
