Sawdust: meaning, definitions and examples

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sawdust

 

[ หˆsษ”หหŒdสŒst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

woodworking

Fine particles of wood produced by sawing. Sawdust is often used as a filler in wood-based products, as a mulch for plants, or as a fuel source.

Synonyms

wood chips, wood dust, wood shavings

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter swept up the sawdust from the workshop floor.
  • The sawdust was collected and used for composting in the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Small pieces or particles of wood that are left over after cutting or shaping wood.

Synonyms

wood debris, wood fragments, wood powder

Examples of usage

  • The sawdust from the tree branches covered the forest floor.
  • The sawdust created a soft cushion under the playground equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "sawdust" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serragem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคพเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคgemehl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serbuk kayu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั€ัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trociny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใŒใใš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sciure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aserrรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahta talaลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ฑ๋ฐฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดุงุฑุฉ ุงู„ุฎุดุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piliny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piliny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฏๆœซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพagovina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝั‚ะฐา› ะฐา“ะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒœแƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taxta yonqarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aserrรญn

Etymology

The word 'sawdust' originated in the 16th century, combining 'saw' and 'dust'. Sawdust has been a byproduct of woodworking for centuries, used for various purposes such as insulation, animal bedding, and even in arts and crafts. Its fine texture and absorbent properties make it a versatile material in many industries.