Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bou saw]
- /baʊ sɔ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bou saw]
- /baʊ sɔ/
Definitions of bow saw words
- noun bow saw a saw having a narrow blade held at both ends by a bowed handle. 1
- noun bow saw A lightweight metal-framed saw in the shape of a bow with a removable coarse wide blade, used for cutting tree trunks. 0
- noun bow saw A woodworking saw used for straight or curved cuts. 0
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Origin of bow saw
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bow saw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bow saw 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 57% 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.
bow saw usage trend in Literature
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