chainsaw

noun, verb — 3 senses

chainsaw

noun

UK /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː/ · US /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/

Etymology Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

1

Business, Forestry A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway.

Derived terms: chainsaw consultant, fuck me gently with a chainsaw

chainsaw

verb

Etymology Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

1

Business, Forestry To cut with a chainsaw.

She and Barber once stopped a developer from chainsawing mature trees on Mississauga Rd. by standing in front of them.2009 September 9, Mike Funston, “Mississauga pulls green thorn from its paw”, in Toronto Star:

2

Figuratively To make quick and substantial spending cuts.

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