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sawhorse
noun saw·horse \ˈsȯ-ˌhȯrs\
: a frame on which wood is placed when it is being cut with a saw
Full Definition of SAWHORSE
: a frame on which wood is laid for sawing by hand : horse 2b
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First Known Use of SAWHORSE
1778
Rhymes with SAWHORSE
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SAWHORSE Defined for Kids
sawhorse
noun saw·horse \ˈsȯ-ˌhȯrs\
Definition of SAWHORSE for Kids
: a frame or rack on which wood is rested while being sawed
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