saw (n.)

  1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

    [ Syn: proverb , adage , byword ]

  2. hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting

  3. a power tool for cutting wood

    [ Syn: power saw , sawing machine ]

    saw (v.)

  1. cut with a saw; saw wood for the fireplace'

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