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Saw Definition & Meaning

saw
noun
  1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
  2. hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
  3. a power tool for cutting wood
verb
  1. cut with a saw; "saw wood for the fireplace"

"Saw" in song lyrics

See how saw is used in real songs:

  • "Opened her thighs, and guess what I saw"
    2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now
  • "I kept pumpin and poundin, and all I saw"
    415 — Tic Tac (Nic Nac)
  • "I'm makin' more money than I ever saw"
    69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest

Words that rhyme with saw

Usage tips for "saw"

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Frequently asked questions

What does saw mean?
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting a power tool for cutting wood cut with a saw; "saw wood for the fireplace"
What part of speech is saw?
Saw is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does saw have?
Saw has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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