saw

UK: sɔː | US: sɔː

Definition

  1. n. a tool with a toothed blade for cutting wood or other materials

  2. v. past tense of "see" (to perceive with the eyes)

  3. v. to cut with a saw

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Etymology

The noun "saw" (cutting tool) originates from Old English sagu or saga, derived from Proto-Germanic sagō, related to cutting actions. The verb form (past tense of "see") comes from Old English seah, past tense of sēon (to see). Despite identical spelling, the two meanings evolved independently from distinct Germanic roots.

Examples

  1. He used a saw to cut the wooden plank in half.

  2. She saw a beautiful sunset yesterday.

  3. The carpenter saws through the timber with precision.

  4. I saw my friend at the grocery store last week.

  5. Ancient Egyptians crafted saws from copper for woodworking.