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rip·saw

(rĭp′sô′)

A coarse-toothed saw used for cutting wood along the grain.

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ripsaw

(ˈrɪpˌsɔː)

(Tools) a handsaw for cutting along the grain of timber

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rip•saw

(ˈrɪpˌsɔ)

n., v. -sawed, -sawed -sawn, -saw•ing. n.

1. a saw for cutting wood with the grain.

v.t.

2. to saw (wood) in such a manner.

[1840–50]

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ripsaw - a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood

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carpenter's saw, hand saw, handsaw - a saw used with one hand for cutting wood

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