Word Noun
sawmill
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsɔˌmɪɫ/ UK /sˈɔːmɪl/ sawmill UK spelling sawmill's, sawmill's
Definition
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.
Examples
“The local sawmill provides jobs for many people in the town.”
“After the forest was cleared, the logs were transported to the sawmill for processing into timber for construction.”
“Modern sawmills use automated machinery to ensure that the wood is cut with extreme precision, minimizing waste and maximizing the yield from each log.”
Etymology
From saw + mill.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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