We found 2 definitions of power saw from 2 different sources.
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power saw - a power tool for cutting wood | ||
saw, sawing machine | ||
power tool a tool driven by a motor | ||
band saw, bandsaw an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels | ||
chain saw, chainsaw portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain | ||
buzz saw, circular saw a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle | ||
gangsaw a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts | ||
fretsaw, scroll saw, jigsaw fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines | ||
reciprocating saw, saber saw, jigsaw a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut | ||
sawmill a large sawing machine |