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Sawhorse: meaning, definitions and examples

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sawhorse

 

[ ˈsɔːhɔːs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

woodworking

A sawhorse is a frame with four legs used to support a piece of wood being sawn. It typically consists of a horizontal beam with folding legs at each end.

Synonyms

buck, horse, trestle

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter placed the piece of plywood on the sawhorse before cutting it.
  • I need to build a sturdy sawhorse for my woodworking projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "sawhorse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cavalete

🇮🇳 आरी का घोड़ा

🇩🇪 Sägebock

🇮🇩 kuda-kuda gergaji

🇺🇦 козел для пилки

🇵🇱 koziołek do piłowania

🇯🇵 鋸馬 (nokogiri uma)

🇫🇷 tréteau

🇪🇸 caballetes de sierra

🇹🇷 testere sehpası

🇰🇷 톱받침대 (top batchimdae)

🇸🇦 منشار الحامل

🇨🇿 pilařská koza

🇸🇰 pílarský kozel

🇨🇳 锯马 (jù mǎ)

🇸🇮 žagarski konjiček

🇮🇸 söguhestur

🇰🇿 ара

🇬🇪 ხერხის ცხენი (kherkhis tskheni)

🇦🇿 dəzgah

🇲🇽 caballetes de sierra

Etymology

The term 'sawhorse' originated in the 17th century and is a compound word formed from 'saw' and 'horse'. The 'horse' part of the word refers to the frame's resemblance to a four-legged animal. Sawhorses have been used for centuries by woodworkers and carpenters to support wood while cutting or working on it.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,825, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.