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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSawing
/ˈsɔː.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of cutting something, especially wood, using a saw.
"The sawing of the logs took several hours to complete." - 2
A technique or method of cutting materials with a saw.
"Proper sawing techniques can improve the quality of the finished product."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'sawing' originates from the Old English 'sagu', which means 'to cut'. The term evolved through Middle English as 'sawen', reflecting the action of cutting with a saw. Its usage has remained consistent, denoting the act of cutting material, typically wood, using a saw.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sawing" is said worldwide
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Sciage
Transliteration: see-ahj
"Le sciage du bois est une étape essentielle dans la construction."
Sägen
Transliteration: zay-gen
"Das Sägen von Holz erfordert Präzision und Geduld."
Segatura
Transliteration: seh-gah-too-rah
"La segatura è un passaggio importante nella lavorazione del legno."
Sierra
Transliteration: see-air-rah
"El uso de la sierra es fundamental en la carpintería."
Serra
Transliteration: seh-rah
"A serra é uma ferramenta essencial para o trabalho em madeira."
काटना
Transliteration: kaatna
"लकड़ी काटने के लिए सही उपकरण का उपयोग करें।"
锯
Transliteration: jù
"使用锯子时要小心，以免受伤。"
톱질
Transliteration: topjil
"톱질을 할 때는 안전 장비를 착용하세요."
鋸引き
Transliteration: nokogiri hiki
"鋸引きを行う際は、注意が必要です。"
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