chainsaw

Meaning

Noun

A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

Verb

1. (transitive) To cut with a chainsaw.
2. (figuratively) To make quick and substantial spending cuts.

Synonyms

chain saw

power saw

sawing machine

gasoline-powered saw

petrol-powered saw

saw

🪚

circular saw

Translations

tronçonneuse

Kettensäge

motosega

motosserra

Motorsäge

scie à chaîne

kettingzaag

sierra eléctrica

moto-serra

sierra de cadena

αλυσοπρίονο

motosierra

serra de cadeia

zincirli testere

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/

Etymology

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