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Noun: crosscut saw  'krós,kút so
  1. Handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)
    "He used a crosscut saw to trim the boards to size";
    - crosscut handsaw, cutoff saw

Derived forms: crosscut saws

Type of: carpenter's saw, hand saw, handsaw

Encyclopedia: Crosscut saw