saw set

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [saw set]
- /sɔ sɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [saw set]
- /sɔ sɛt/

Definitions of saw set words

noun saw set an instrument used to bend out slightly the point of each alternate tooth of a saw so that the kerf made by the saw will be wider than its blade. 1
noun saw set a tool used for setting the teeth of a saw, consisting of a type of clamp used to bend each tooth in turn at a slight angle to the plane of the saw to improve cutting, alternate teeth being bent in the same direction 0
noun saw set an instrument used to set, or bend slightly outward, the teeth of a saw 0

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Origin of saw set

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Saw set

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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saw set popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

saw set usage trend in Literature

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