Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-saw]
- /ˈbækˌsɔ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-saw]
- /ˈbækˌsɔ/
Definitions of backsaw word
- noun backsaw a small handsaw stiffened along its upper edge by a metal section 3
- noun backsaw a saw with a metal strip along the back of the blade and many small teeth, used for precision work 3
- noun backsaw a short saw with a reinforced back. 1
- noun backsaw A type of saw with a reinforced back edge that keeps the thin blade from being distorted. 1
- noun backsaw A handsaw that has a reinforcement along its back edge. 0
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Origin of backsaw
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; back1 + saw1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Backsaw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backsaw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backsaw usage trend in Literature
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