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crosscut saw

/ˈkrɒskʌt sɔː/

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/ˈkrɒskʌt sɔː/C1formaltechnical
  • ruПила, предназначенная для поперечной распиловки древесины, обычно используемая для обрезки бревен по длине, а не для продольного распила вдоль волокон.

A saw designed with teeth that cut across the grain of wood, typically used for cutting timber to length rather than ripping along the grain.

  1. Woodworking toolB2formal

    A saw designed for cutting wood across the grain, typically with teeth shaped to slice the fibers.

    ruИнструмент для деревообработки

    • He used a crosscut saw to trim the wooden plank.
    • The carpenter sharpened the crosscut saw before starting the project.
    • A crosscut saw is essential for making precise cuts in lumber.