splitsaw

A type of handsaw designed for cutting wood along the direction of the grain.

• 🇩🇪Handsäge zum Sägen von Holz längs zur Faserrichtung (Längsschnitt).

1. Handsaw for ripping C2 formal

   A type of handsaw designed specifically for cutting wood along the grain, also known as a ripsaw.

   • The carpenter used a splitsaw to cut the plank lengthwise.
   • A splitsaw has larger teeth than a crosscut saw.
   • He sharpened the splitsaw before starting the project.

   🇩🇪Längssäge

   Synonyme: ripsaw