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sawzall en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈsɑzˌɑl/ (cot-caught-merger)
  • /ˈsɔːzˌɔːl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈsɔzˌɔl/ (General-American)

Etymology

A genericization of the trademark Sawzall.

Meanings

  1. A kind of reciprocating saw, a tool similiar to a thick, long-bladed electric jigsaw used to saw through most things, favored for demolition.

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