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sawn

 

[ sษ”หn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Sawn is the past participle of the verb 'saw', which refers to the action of cutting something, typically wood, using a saw. It indicates that the action has already been completed. In various contexts, sawn wood can be used for construction, crafting furniture, or in artistic expressions. It emphasizes the outcome of the cutting process, resulting in planks, boards, or other shapes derived from logs or timber.

Synonyms

chopped, cut, sliced.

Examples of usage

  • The logs were sawn into planks.
  • He noted that the sawn boards needed sanding.
  • The carpenter prefers to work with sawn timber.
  • The cabinet was made from sawn oak.

Translations

Translations of the word "sawn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesรคgt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะปัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyciฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ๆ–ญใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcoupรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aserrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‚ูŽุทูŽู‘ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naล™ezanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฏๅˆ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sahani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aserrado

Etymology

The word 'sawn' originates from the Old English 'sawan', which is the past tense of 'saw'. This is related to the Proto-Germanic *sagwล, which also means 'to cut'. The verb 'to saw' has Germanic roots, with cognates found in other Germanic languages, such as the Dutch 'zaagen' and German 'sรคgen'. Over time, the act of sawing has evolved with advancements in tools and technology, leading to various saw designs like hand saws and power saws, which enhance the efficiency and precision in cutting materials. The transformation of the language reflects the changing methods of woodworking through centuries, highlighting the importance of this term in both practical and artistic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,677, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.