pitsaw

English

noun
Definitions
  • A saw worked by two people, one standing on the log and the other beneath it, often in a pit.

Etymology

Compound from English pit (pit bull terrier) + English saw (saying, a saying).

Origin

English

saw

Gloss

saying, a saying

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