Chainsawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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chainsawed

 

[ ˈʧeɪnˌsɔd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Chainsawed is the past tense of the verb 'chainsaw,' which means to cut something using a chainsaw. This tool is commonly used in forestry, construction, and landscaping. It allows for quick and efficient cutting of wood and other materials. The action typically involves the use of a portable mechanical saw with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain. Safety precautions are essential when operating a chainsaw due to its power and sharpness.

Synonyms

chop, cut down, saw.

Examples of usage

  • He chainsawed the fallen tree after the storm.
  • They chainsawed the lumber into smaller pieces for firewood.
  • The team chainsawed the brush to clear the path.

Translations

Translations of the word "chainsawed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 serrado

🇮🇳 चेनसॉ से काटा हुआ

🇩🇪 mit einer Kettensäge gesägt

🇮🇩 dipotong dengan gergaji mesin

🇺🇦 порубаний бензопилою

🇵🇱 przecięty piłą łańcuchową

🇯🇵 チェーンソーで切った

🇫🇷 découpé à la tronçonneuse

🇪🇸 cortado con motosierra

🇹🇷 testere ile kesilmiş

🇰🇷 체인톱으로 잘린

🇸🇦 مقطوع بالمنشار الكهربائي

🇨🇿 pokácený motorovou pilou

🇸🇰 pokosený reťazovou pílou

🇨🇳 用链锯切割的

🇸🇮 izrezan s pomočjo verižne žage

🇮🇸 sagður með keðjusög

🇰🇿 тізбекті арамен кесілген

🇬🇪 წყვეტილი ჯაჭვური saw

🇦🇿 zəncirli saw ilə kəsilmiş

🇲🇽 cortado con motosierra

Etymology

The term 'chainsawed' derives from the noun 'chainsaw,' which itself combines 'chain' and 'saw.' The word 'saw' is of Old English origin, related to the Proto-Germanic *sawe, which means 'to cut.' The 'chain' component refers to the series of metal links that form the cutting mechanism of the saw. Chainsaws were first developed in the late 18th century for surgical procedures and evolved into the powerful outdoor tools we use today for cutting trees and timber. The chainsaw revolutionized logging and landscaping, allowing for work to be done more efficiently than with traditional handsaws.