hacksaws
/ˈhækˌsɔz/
NOUN
1. Metal-cutting hand tools
Saws fitted with narrow, fine-toothed blades held under tension in a frame, designed primarily for cutting metal and other hard materials.
1.1. Hand tools and metalworking equipment
Refers to manual cutting tools used in workshops, mechanical repairs, fabrication, and DIY projects to cut metal pipes, rods, bolts, and other materials.
Synonyms
- saws
- metal saws
- hand saws
Examples
- The workshop was equipped with various hacksaws for different metal-cutting tasks.
- DIY enthusiasts often invest in high-quality hacksaws for their home projects.
- Mechanics rely on durable hacksaws to handle various car repair tasks.
- The toolbox contained an assortment of hacksaws for different cutting needs.
- Metalworkers appreciate the versatility of different types of hacksaws for precision cutting.
Related Words
- hacksaw
- blade
- frame
- handle
- saw teeth
- metalworking
- cutting tool
- workshop
- fabrication
- mechanical repair
VERB
2. Cutting with a hacksaw
To cut through a material using a hacksaw by repeatedly moving its toothed blade back and forth across the material.
2.1. Cutting and separating materials
Describes the physical action of using a hacksaw to cut, divide, or separate metal and other materials into smaller pieces or sections.
Synonyms
- cuts
- saws
- crosscuts
- sections
- severs
- shears
- chops
- cleaves
- cuts off
Antonyms
Examples
- He hacksaws the metal pipe into smaller sections for the plumbing installation.
- The mechanic hacksaws the rusted bolt to remove it from the exhaust system.
- The worker hacksaws the steel rod to the required length.
- She carefully hacksaws the metal strip into several smaller pieces.
Related Words
- hacksawing
- cutting
- sawing
- blade
- metal
- steel
- pipe
- rod
- bolt
- workpiece
- fabrication
2.2. Shaping and precision cutting
Describes using a hacksaw to make controlled cuts in materials when preparing components, modifying objects, or producing specific shapes and dimensions.
Synonyms
Examples
- The metalworker hacksaws the sheet into smaller components for the fabrication project.
- The craftsman hacksaws the metal pieces to create components with precise dimensions.
Related Words
- precision
- fabrication
- metalworking
- craftsmanship
- workpiece
- engraving
- sculpting
- material shaping
- design