jacksaw

Meanings

• noun

  A hand tool with a long, thin, serrated blade used for cutting through wood, metal, or other materials.

  - "He used a jacksaw to cut through the metal pipe."
  - "The plumber's jacksaw made quick work of the tree roots blocking the sewer line."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jacksaw
backsaw , drawsaw , pawsaw

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Variants

List of all variants of jacksaw that leads to same result
jack off , jacked off , jacking off , jacks off

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Etymology

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The name 'jacksaw' is believed to have originated from 'jack' (a simple lifting tool) and 'saw'. It refers to the saw being lifted and pulled back and forth by a handle, or 'jack', for cutting.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest jacksaw blade is 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) long.

2. The jacksaw was first patented in the United States in 1806.

3. The term 'jacksaw' can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is skilled at making quick, precise cuts in difficult situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. hacksaw: A hacksaw is a type of saw with a toothed blade that is smaller and finer than a jacksaw blade. It is typically used for cutting through metal and other hard materials.

2. reciprocating saw: A reciprocating saw is an electric-powered saw that uses a toothed blade that moves back and forth in a reciprocating motion. It is similar to a jacksaw but more powerful and versatile.

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Culture

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The jacksaw has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it has been described as a tool of necessity and survival. In art, it has been used as a symbol of hard work and craftsmanship. In music, there is a band named 'Jacksaw' and a song titled 'Jacksaw Lament'.

How to Memorize "jacksaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin blade with serrated edges. Visualize someone holding the handle and sawing through a piece of wood or metal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jacksaw' with the image of a strong, hardworking person using a saw to cut through tough materials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Jacksaw: Jack's saw. Jack is a strong, hardworking man. Saw is the tool he uses to cut through tough materials.

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