pitsaw

pit·saw

also pit saw  (pĭt′sô′)

n.

A large saw for cutting logs, operated jointly by a person standing above the log and another in a pit underneath.

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pitsaw

(ˈpɪtˌsɔː)

n

(Tools) a large saw formerly used for cutting logs into planks, operated by two men, one standing on top of the log and the other in a pit underneath it

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Noun

1.

pitsaw - a large two-handed saw formerly used to cut logs into planks; one man stood above the log and the other in a pit below lumberman's saw, two-handed saw, two-man saw, whipsaw - a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people

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