Definition of Chainsaw

1. Noun. Portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain.

Exact synonyms: Chain Saw
Generic synonyms: Power Saw, Saw, Sawing Machine

Definition of Chainsaw

1. Noun. A saw that has a power driven and fast revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees. ¹

2. Verb. to cut with a chainsaw ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chainsaw

1. to cut with a chain saw [v -SAWED, -SAWING, -SAWS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chainsaw

chainless
chainlet
chainlets
chainlike
chainlink fence
chainmail
chainman
chainmen
chainplate
chainplates
chainring
chainrings
chains
chains of custody
chains of title
chainsaw (current term)
chainsaw consultant
chainsawed
chainsawing
chainsaws
chainset
chainsets
chainsmoking
chainstay
chainstays
chainwheel
chainwheels
chainwide
chainwise
chainwork

Literary usage of Chainsaw

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Simple Life by Ruth King Porter (2006)
""I could be a lot more useful if I knew how to work a chainsaw. ... She didn't see what was different about operating a chainsaw. ..."

2. Proceedings for the Eight Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference by M. Boya Edwards (2001)
"were felled with a chainsaw-head feller supported on wooden mats. ... Impact to the site and regeneration with traditional chainsaw felling would only be ..."

3. Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Don Young, Marjorie Young (1999)
"Touring When a large tree in Hope's Memorial Park fell victim to root rot in 1991, Pete Ryan, a local chainsaw artist, proposed turning the situation into a ..."

4. Incomes from the Forest: Methods for the Development and Conservation of by Eva Wollenberg, Andrew Ingles (1998)
"This chainsaw owner's 1996 equipment depreciation cost was equal to his repair expenditures and less than his cost to purchase replacement chains. ..."

5. Papers and Proceedings of the Surgeon General's Conference on Agricultural edited by Melvin L. Myers (1994)
"chainsaw Safety Demonstration (Dave Stevens, chainsaw Dealer). 10. Hunter Safety Classes (Twin Rivers Pheasants Forever, High School Administration). 9. ..."

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