power saw

Noun
  1. A power tool for cutting wood (synset 104002503)
    is a type of: power tool - a tool driven by a motor
    subtypes:
    • 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, jigsaw, scroll saw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
    • 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
    has: tooth - something resembling the tooth of an animal
    same as: saw, sawing machine

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