Whipsaw (Noun)
Meaning
A saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lumberjacks used a whipsaw to cut down the massive tree trunk, taking turns on either end to make the cut.
- She grasped one handle of the whipsaw, awaiting her partner to grab the other before they began cutting through the log.
- In the backyard, the two neighbors worked together, pushing and pulling on the whipsaw to cut a straight line through the large plank.
- The manual instructed users to stand on opposite sides of the log and hold the whipsaw handles firmly, then move in a smooth, back-and-forth motion.
- As they worked, the pair found a rhythm, their movements synchronized as they pushed and pulled on the whipsaw, making quick work of the timber.