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sawmill

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɔˌmɪɫ// UK //sˈɔːmɪl// sawmill

n. a factory where trees are cut into smaller pieces of wood, like planks or boards.

n. a facility where logs are processed into lumber by cutting them into smaller pieces.


SIMPLE

The local sawmill provides jobs for many people in the town.

CONTEXTUAL

After the forest was cleared, the logs were transported to the sawmill for processing into timber for construction.

COMPLEX

Modern sawmills use automated machinery to ensure that the wood is cut with extreme precision, minimizing waste and maximizing the yield from each log.

Synonyms
Origin

From saw + mill.

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