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- [drag-saw]
- /ˈdrægˌsɔ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [drag-saw]
- /ˈdrægˌsɔ/
Definition of dragsaw word
- noun dragsaw a large power saw having a reciprocating blade, as a power hacksaw for metals or a lumbermill saw. 1
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Origin of dragsaw
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; drag + saw1
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Parts of speech for Dragsaw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dragsaw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
dragsaw usage trend in Literature
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