chainsaw
UK: ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː | US: ˈtʃeɪn.sɑː
n. a mechanical power tool with a rotating chain of sharp teeth, used for cutting wood or other materials
vt. to cut or trim with a chainsaw
The word "chainsaw" is a compound of "chain" (from Old French chaine, meaning a series of connected metal links) and "saw" (from Old English sagu, a cutting tool with a toothed blade). The term emerged in the early 19th century to describe a mechanized version of a saw, where a rotating chain with cutting teeth replaced the traditional rigid blade. This innovation revolutionized forestry and woodcutting by enabling faster, more efficient cutting.
The logger used a chainsaw to fell the towering pine tree.
Always wear protective gear when operating a chainsaw.
The buzzing sound of the chainsaw echoed through the forest.
He carefully sharpened the teeth of his chainsaw before starting work.
Modern chainsaws are lighter and more powerful than their predecessors.