Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sawn

verb
/sɔːn/
Definition
The past participle of saw; to have cut something with a saw.
Examples
  • The logs have been sawn into planks for building.
  • He sawn the branch to make it easier to carry.
  • After the tree was cut down, it was sawn into manageable sections.
Meaning
To create pieces of wood or other materials by cutting them into shape using a saw.
Synonyms
  • cut
  • sheared
  • chopped