circular saw

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circular saw

A power saw for cutting wood or metal consisting of a toothed disk rotated at high speed. Also called buzz saw.

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circular saw

(Tools) a power-driven saw in which a circular disc with a toothed edge is rotated at high speed

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cir′cular saw′

1. a power saw having a disk-shaped blade.

2. the blade of such a saw.

[1810–20]

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Noun

circular saw - a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle

buzz saw

portable circular saw, portable saw - a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip

power saw, sawing machine, saw - a power tool for cutting wood

table saw - a circular saw mounted under a table or bench so that the blade of the saw projects up through a slot

Translations

circular saw

n → segatrice f a disco

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