Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A saw used by butchers, having a thin, narrow blade fastened in an iron frame or bow, which gives it rigidity.
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Examples
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Human tissue, blood type O, was found in the recesses of the meat-saw frame.
Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder Ann Rule 2008
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Good luck with your meat-saw in your hopelessly barbarian galaxy!
Vader's Pastorale 2005
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"Life preservers," chanted Tish's subconscious self, "rubber blankets, small tent, folding camp-beds, a camp-stove, a meat-saw, a wood-saw, and some beads and gewgaws for placating the Indians."
Tish 1916
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"Life preservers," chanted Tish's subconscious self, "rubber blankets, small tent, folding camp-beds, a camp-stove, a meat-saw, a wood-saw, and some beads and gewgaws for placating the Indians."
Tish Mary Roberts Rinehart 1917
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Real surgeons are handling the meat-saw and cleaver, while butchers are amputating human limbs.
Pushing to the Front Orison Swett Marden 1887
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