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buzz saw
Definitions
1
noun
A
circular
saw
that
makes
a
loud
,
buzzing
noise
when
in
operation
,
used
for
cutting
wood
or
other
materials
.
The
carpenter
used
a
buzz
saw
to
cut
through
the
thick
wooden
planks
.
You
need
to
wear
protective
gear
when
operating
a
buzz
saw
due
to
its
sharp
blade
and
loud
noise
.
The
sound
of
the
buzz
saw
echoed
through
the
workshop
as
the
workers
prepared
the
materials
.
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Originally meant
A saw that makes a buzzing sound
Background
The term 'buzz saw' comes from the loud buzzing noise the saw makes when it is in use. It became a common tool in woodworking and construction due to its efficiency in cutting materials.