Chainsaw

Meaning

Noun

●

In Forestry & Saws:

A

that has a power-driven and fast-revolving

of

, usually used to

trees.

Verb

●

In Forestry:

To

with a chainsaw.

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Origin

chainsaw

English

chain

English

chaine

Middle English (1100-1500)

chaine

Old French (842-ca. 1400)

saw

English

sawe

Middle English (1100-1500)

sagu

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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