power saw

/ˌpaʊər sɔ/

Other forms: power saws

Definitions of power saw

1. noun

   a power tool for cutting wood
   synonyms: saw, sawing machine

   types:

   band saw, bandsaw

   an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels

   chain saw, chainsaw

   portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain

   buzz saw, circular saw

   a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle

   gangsaw

   a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts

   fretsaw, jigsaw, scroll saw

   fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

   jigsaw, reciprocating saw, saber saw

   a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut

   sawmill

   a large sawing machine

   portable circular saw, portable saw

   a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip

   table saw

   a circular saw mounted under a table or bench so that the blade of the saw projects up through a slot

   type of:

   power tool

   a tool driven by a motor