Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chainsaw

/ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.20 in modern English

Syllables: chain-saw
IPA: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

verb

To cut with a chainsaw.

Transitive verb

verb

To make quick and substantial spending cuts.

Example Sentences

"He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway."
"She and Barber once stopped a developer from chainsawing mature trees on Mississauga Rd. by standing in front of them."

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/
British English: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː/

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

chainsaws (plural) chain saw (alternative) chainsaws (present, singular) chainsawing (participle, present) chainsawed (past) chainsawed (participle, past) chainsawn (participle, past)

Phrases

chainsaw consultant fuck me gently with a chainsaw

Synonyms

chain saw

Questions

How do you pronounce chainsaw?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/.
What does chainsaw mean?: A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.
Where does chainsaw come from?: Compound of chain + saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism.

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