hacksawing

/ˈhækˌsɔɪŋ/

VERB

1. Cutting with a hacksaw

The act of cutting through a material using a hacksaw, typically by moving a fine-toothed metal-cutting blade back and forth across the material.

Used when cutting metal objects, pipes, bolts, rods, or other hard materials with a hacksaw, particularly in mechanical repair and fabrication.

The mechanic was deftly hacksawing the rusted bolts to remove the old exhaust system.
The metalworker was hacksawing a steel rod into smaller sections for fabrication.
He spent the afternoon hacksawing through metal pipes during the repair work.

Used when cutting wooden pieces or other workable materials into smaller sections or desired shapes using a hacksaw.

The carpenter spent the afternoon hacksawing wooden dowels to create custom-sized pieces for the project.
The DIY enthusiast was busy in the garage, skillfully hacksawing pieces for a homemade shelving unit.

Used when carefully cutting materials such as metal sheets or copper wire to create specific shapes, patterns, or artistic designs.

With precision, the metalworker was hacksawing intricate patterns into the steel sheet.
The artist was carefully hacksawing through the copper wire to create a unique sculpture.