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Meaning of crosscut saw | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A saw used to cut wood across the grain.

Equivalents

Deutsch Fuchsschwanz
Suomi katkaisusaha
Gaeilge cros-sábh
Galego serrón
Svenska stocksåg

Examples

“Crosscut teeth make⟳ a wider path, are raked back and beveled to points. The points allow⟳ the crosscut saw⟳ to score⟳ and cleave the grain cleanly.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Crosscuts crosscutter Crosscutting Crossdale CrossDiagonal crossdisciplinary

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