sawpit

English

/ˈsɔːpɪt/, /ˈsɔpɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • A pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn with a long two-handled saw (a pitsaw) by two people, one standing above the timber and the other in the pit below.

Etymology

Compound from English saw (saying, a saying) + English pit (pit bull terrier).

Origin

English

pit

Gloss

pit bull terrier

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