Chainsaw

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtʃeɪnËŒsɔː/

Alternative forms

• chain saw

Origin

From chain + saw due to the chain cutting mechanism.

Full definition of chainsaw

Noun

1. A saw that has a power driven and fast revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway.

Verb

1. To cut with a chainsaw.
• 2009, September 9, Mike Funston, Mississauga pulls green thorn from its paw, She and Barber once stopped a developer from chainsawing mature trees on Mississauga Rd. by standing in front of them.