circular saw

cir·cu·lar saw

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sur-kyuh-ler saw]
- /ˈsɜr kyə lər sɔ/
- /ˈsɜː.kjʊ.lər ˈsɔː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-kyuh-ler saw]
- /ˈsɜr kyə lər sɔ/

Definitions of circular saw words

countable noun circular saw A circular saw is a round metal disk with a sharp edge which is used for cutting wood and other materials. 3
noun circular saw a power-driven saw in which a circular disc with a toothed edge is rotated at high speed 3
noun circular saw a saw in the form of a disk with a toothed edge, rotated at high speed as by a motor 3
noun circular saw a power saw having a disk-shaped blade, usually with a toothed edge. 1
noun circular saw the blade of such a saw. 1
noun circular saw cutting tool 1

See all 7 definitions of circular saw

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Origin of circular saw

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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Parts of speech for Circular saw

noun

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Circular saw

circular saw popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

circular saw usage trend in Literature

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