Sawhorse: meaning, definitions and examples
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sawhorse
[ ˈsɔːhɔːs ]
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
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
Word origin
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.