saw

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a tool with a long, sharp metal blade used for cutting wood or metal.

n. a hand tool or power tool consisting of a tough blade, wire, or chain with a hard toothed edge.

“He used a hand saw to cut the wooden board into two pieces.”

“The carpenter sharpened the teeth of his crosscut saw before starting work on the oak cabinet.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to cut something using a saw.

v. to cut or divide something with a saw; often used with 'off' or 'through'.

Español:serrar

“We had to saw the thick branch off the tree after the storm.”

“The workers spent the afternoon sawing through the fallen timber to clear the mountain path for hikers.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary · Archaic

n. an old, well-known saying or proverb.

n. a sententious saying or proverb that has become trite through repetition.

“He quoted the old saw about 'a penny saved is a penny earned'.”

“Despite being a tired old saw, the advice to 'look before you leap' remains relevant in high-stakes financial trading.”