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Crosscut saw
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a type of hand saw with a wide, toothed blade designed for cutting wood perpendicular to the grain, producing smooth, clean crosscuts rather than ripping cuts along the grain
What is a "crosscut saw"?
A crosscut saw is a type of hand saw designed for cutting across the grain of wood. It has a long, flat blade with teeth that are angled to make clean, precise cuts perpendicular to the wood's grain. The saw is used by gripping the handle and moving it back and forth, allowing the sharp teeth to slice through the material. Crosscut saws are commonly used in woodworking, construction, and DIY projects where accurate, smooth cuts are needed across the wood fibers.
Examples
He used a crosscut saw to trim the branches of the tree.
The carpenter grabbed the crosscut saw to cut through the wooden beam.
