Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sawyer

noun
/ˈsɔɪər/
Definition
A person who saws wood, especially as an occupation.
Examples
  • The sawyer worked diligently all day, transforming logs into usable planks.
  • As a sawyer, she had to be skilled with both hand saws and power saws.
Meaning
A sawyer is someone who cuts timber or logs into lumber using a saw.
Synonyms
  • lumberjack
  • woodworker
  • log cutter