chainsaw

== English == === Alternative forms === chain saw === Etymology === Compound of chain +‎ saw in reference to the chain-cutting mechanism. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔ/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɑ/ === Noun === chainsaw (plural chainsaws) (forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === chainsaw (third-person singular simple present chainsaws, present participle chainsawing, simple past chainsawed, past participle chainsawed or chainsawn) (transitive, forestry, DIY) To cut with a chainsaw. (figurative) To make quick and substantial spending cuts.