handsaw

English

noun
Definitions
  • A saw small enough to be used by one hand.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hande sawe affix from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English saw (saying, a saying).

Origin

English

saw

Gloss

saying, a saying

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