PITSAW Definition & Meaning

pitsaw

or pit saw

[ pit-saw ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a two-handed saw see used in pit sawing.

pitsaw

/ ˈ��ɪ��ˌ��ɔː /

noun

a large saw formerly used for cutting logs into planks, operated by two men, one standing on top of the log and the other in a pit underneath it

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

pit sawyer noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pitsaw¹

First recorded in 1670–80; pit ¹ + saw ¹

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Example Sentences

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It will be seen, however, that unless for some special purpose, the pitsaw round or half-round file will be found to answer the same purpose as the tumbler file.

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