Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sawdust
noun
/ˈsɔːˌdʌst/
Definition
Fine particles of wood produced when cutting, grinding, or sanding wood.
Examples
- The carpenter swept the sawdust into a pile after finishing the table.
- Sawdust can be used as bedding for animals or as mulch in gardens.
- She sprinkled sawdust on the floor to absorb spills in the workshop.
Meaning
Sawdust is a byproduct created when wood is processed. It consists of small wood shavings and fine particles that can accumulate in various woodworking processes.
Synonyms
- Wood shavings
- Wood dust
- Wood particles
