hacksaw
/ˈhækˌsɔ/
NOUN
1. A hand saw designed for cutting metal
A saw with a thin, replaceable blade held under tension in a frame, primarily used for cutting metal and other hard materials.
1.1. Cutting metal and hard materials
A hand-operated tool used to cut metal rods, pipes, sheets, and similar materials.
Synonyms
- metal saw
- hand saw
- junior hacksaw
Examples
- The carpenter reached for the hacksaw to trim the metal rod to the desired length.
- The mechanic used a sturdy hacksaw to cut through the rusted exhaust pipe.
- The metalworker selected a fine-toothed hacksaw for cutting the aluminum sheet.
Related Words
- coping saw
- bow saw
- jigsaw
- bandsaw
- blade
- cutting tool
VERB
2. To cut something using a hacksaw
To cut through a material by using a hacksaw, typically with repeated back-and-forth strokes.
2.1. Cutting or severing metal objects
Using a hacksaw to divide metal rods, pipes, bars, or other solid materials into smaller pieces.
Synonyms
Examples
- The worker hacksawed the metal pipe into shorter sections.
- She used a hacksaw to cut through the old steel bracket.
- The mechanic hacksawed the damaged exhaust pipe before replacing it.