English Explanatory Dictionary

chainsaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.
verb
  1. To cut with a chainsaw.
  2. To make quick and substantial spending cuts.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chainsaw.wav /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɑ/

Word forms

chainsaw chainsaws chain saw chainsawing chainsawed chainsawn

Etymology

Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

Derived words

chainsaw consultant fuck me gently with a chainsaw
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