Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saw-off
verb
/sɔː ɒf/
Definition
To cut off or remove something using a saw, typically to shorten an object or sever a connection.
Examples
- He decided to saw off the broken branch from the tree.
- To fit the new part, we need to saw off the excess material.
- She sawed off the handle to make the tool easier to store.
Meaning
The act of cutting off a portion of an object or item, often used in mechanical or construction contexts.
Synonyms
- cut off
- trim
- chop
