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chain saw
noun
: a tool that cuts wood with a circular chain that is driven by a motor and made up of many connected sharp metal teeth
Full Definition of CHAIN SAW
: a portable power saw that has teeth linked together to form an endless chain
— chain·saw \ˈchān-ˌsȯ\ transitive verb
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First Known Use of CHAIN SAW
1944
Rhymes with CHAIN SAW
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CHAIN SAW Defined for Kids
chain saw
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Definition of CHAIN SAW for Kids
: a portable saw that cuts using teeth that are linked together to form a continuous chain
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