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Webster 1913 Edition


Buzzsaw

Buzz′sawˊ

A circular saw; – so called from the buzzing it makes when running at full speed.

Definition 2024


buzzsaw

buzzsaw

See also: buzz-saw and buzz saw

English

Noun

buzzsaw (plural buzzsaws)

  1. A circular saw.
    • 2008 May 30, Andrew Martin, “Food Report Criticizes Biofuel Policies”, in New York Times:
      Agriculture Secretary Edward T. Schafer is preparing to walk into a buzzsaw of criticism over American biofuels policy when he meets with world leaders to discuss the global food crisis next week.