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Definition of Whipsaw
1. Noun. A saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people.
Specialized synonyms: Pitsaw
Generic synonyms: Saw
2. Verb. Victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations.
3. Verb. Saw with a whipsaw.
Definition of Whipsaw
1. n. A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw.
2. n. A kind of narrow ripsaw, tapering from butt to point, with hook teeth and averaging from 5 to 7½ feet in length, used by one or two men.
3. v. t. To saw with the whipsaw.
4. n. A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw.
5. n. A kind of narrow ripsaw, tapering from butt to point, with hook teeth and averaging from 5 to 7½ feet in length, used by one or two men.
6. v. t. To saw with the whipsaw.
Definition of Whipsaw
1. Noun. a crosscut saw operated by two people ¹
2. Verb. to operate a whipsaw ¹
3. Verb. to lose potential profit by buying shares just before the price falls, or by selling them just before the price rises ¹
4. Verb. to defeat someone in two different ways at once ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Whipsaw
1. to cut with a narrow, tapering saw [v -SAWED, -SAWN, -SAWING, -SAWS]
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