Chainsawing: meaning, definitions and examples
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chainsawing
[ ˈʧeɪnˌsɔːɪŋ ]
wood cutting
Chainsawing refers to the act of using a chainsaw to cut through wood or other materials. This technique is commonly employed in forestry, landscaping, and construction, allowing for efficient cutting of trees and large branches. Chainsawing requires specific skills to handle the machinery safely and effectively, and improper use can lead to accidents. It’s a vital tool for professionals in outdoor work, making tasks such as tree removal and lumber harvesting much easier and quicker.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spent the day chainsawing fallen trees after the storm.
- The lumberjack was chainsawing logs for the winter firewood.
- Chainsawing is necessary for clearing the land before construction.
- She learned chainsawing techniques at the forestry workshop.
Translations
Translations of the word "chainsawing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 serra elétrica
🇮🇳 चेनसॉइंग
🇩🇪 Kettensägen
🇮🇩 memotong dengan gergaji mesin
🇺🇦 ланцюгова пилка
🇵🇱 piłowanie łańcuchowe
🇯🇵 チェーンソー作業
🇫🇷 tronçonnage
🇪🇸 corte de motosierra
🇹🇷 motorlu testere ile kesme
🇰🇷 체인톱 작업
🇸🇦 قطع باستخدام المنشار الكهربائي
🇨🇿 používání motorové pily
🇸🇰 rezanie motorovou pílou
🇨🇳 链锯操作
🇸🇮 rezanje z verižnimi žagami
🇮🇸 keðjusögun
🇰🇿 тізбекті арамен кесу
🇬🇪 წარმოება ჯაჭვის დანით
🇦🇿 zəncirli testərlə kəsmə
🇲🇽 corte con motosierra
Etymology
The term 'chainsaw' originated in the late 1920s and derives from the combination of 'chain' and 'saw'. The chainsaw was initially invented for medical purposes - to assist in symphysiotomy, a surgical procedure to help childbirth. However, over time, its efficiency in cutting wood was recognized, leading to adaptations for forestry. By the 1950s, chainsaws became widely available for commercial and private use. The evolution of chainsaw technology has been significant, with lightweight and highly efficient models developed to improve usability and safety. The term 'chainsawing' thus became associated predominantly with logging and land clearing due to the chainsaw's effectiveness in those environments.