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power saw

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Noun1.power saw - a power tool for cutting woodpower saw - a power tool for cutting wood        
band saw, bandsaw - an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels
chain saw, chainsaw - portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain
buzz saw, circular saw - a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle
gangsaw - a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts
fretsaw, scroll saw, jigsaw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
power tool - a tool driven by a motor
jigsaw, reciprocating saw, saber saw - a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
sawmill - a large sawing machine
tooth - something resembling the tooth of an animal


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From the low-arched expansion-tanks on either side the valves descend pillarwise to the turbine-chests, and thence the obedient gas whirls through the spirals of blades with a force that would whip the teeth out of a power saw.
 
 
 
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