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crosscut saw

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crosscut saw
n.
A saw for cutting wood across the grain.
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crosscut saw
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Noun1.crosscut sawcrosscut saw - handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)
crosscut handsaw, cutoff saw
carpenter's saw, hand saw, handsaw - a saw used with one hand for cutting wood


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