Definitions

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  • noun A powered saw whose blade is a continuous band of metal with teeth along one edge.
  • verb transitive To cut with a bandsaw.

Etymologies

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band +‎ saw

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  • There's something that seems really cool about an endless saw.

    June 11, 2008

  • This one goes in The Tool Shed. Thanks!

    June 11, 2008

  • A Mobius bandsaw is an interesting idea. Twisted, but interesting.

    June 11, 2008