Dictionary

crosscut saw

noun

Definition of CROSSCUT SAW

:  a saw designed chiefly to cut across the grain of wood — compare ripsaw
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of CROSSCUT SAW

1645

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: crosscut shankPrevious Word in the Dictionary: crosscut fileAll Words Near: crosscut saw
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears