CEFR B2

chainsaw

noun

Meaning

A portable power tool with a rotating chain of sharp metal teeth used for cutting wood.

Examples

He used a chainsaw to clear the fallen branches from his driveway after the storm.
Safety gear, including chaps and a helmet, is essential when operating a chainsaw.

Synonyms: saw, power saw, cutter

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chainsaw (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː/

Definition

A portable power tool with a rotating chain of sharp metal teeth used for cutting wood.

Examples

He used a chainsaw to clear the fallen branches from his driveway after the storm.
Safety gear, including chaps and a helmet, is essential when operating a chainsaw.
The chainsaw roared to life as the arborist began trimming the overgrown maple tree.

How to Use chainsaw

operate a chainsaw (collocation): To use the tool. — "You must be trained before you operate a chainsaw."
chainsaw through (phrasal verb): To cut completely through an object. — "The blade managed to chainsaw through the thick metal pipe."

Synonyms of chainsaw

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