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Whipsaw (Verb)

Saw with a whipsaw.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Two laborers worked together to whipsaw a large log into boards for the new farm building.
Young Tom stood on the higher end of the beam, using his weight to help whipsaw the stubborn log into smaller sections.
His grandfather had taught him how to properly whipsaw a tree trunk, emphasizing the importance of correct positioning and timing.
The older boy took a few practice swings with the upper end of the whipsaw, getting a feel for the weight and balance of the long, thin blade.
A few days of rain had made the wood softer, allowing the team to whipsaw the timber much faster than they had anticipated.

Victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The company was accused of adopting unfair business practices that whipsaw small competitors out of the market.
He got whipsawed in the poker game by two expert players on either side of him.
The corrupt politician whipsawed the system to allocate the city's budget, favoring projects owned by his allies.
The manipulative investor whipsaws his partners, taking a disproportionate share of the profits.
A smart negotiator can avoid being whipsawed by knowing all his options and alternatives before sitting down at the bargaining table.