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- noun Plural form of
saw .
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Examples
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If the vote is taken and the chain saws start then the deed is done.
Saltzman looking for easy way out on Paulson stadiums? (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009
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There are screw drivers, chain saws, butcher knives, machine guns, nuclear missiles.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Further to Andrew Ferguson on Behavioral Economics 2010
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"You ever get scared?" one nervous Dudeson asks his hero, Johnny Knoxville, as the two sit perched atop a 60-foot fir tree, while men wield chain saws below.
'Jackass 3D': Tomfoolery and camaraderie in a whole new dimension Dan Kois 2010
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Three of them buzz expertly with chain saws through drooping oaks and pines, while six others haul the downed limbs deep into the woods.
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They like tough, manly, manly, manly films like 300″ where Greeks who forgot their clothing battle 8 foot tall skinny gay looking Persians with chain saws for hands.
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But for handhelds such as blowers, hedge trimmers, and chain saws, the best approach is to avoid storing gas in the machine.
Handheld power equipment won’t start? Maybe it’s the ethanol 2010
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In our tests of chain saws, we've found that gas chain saws cut more quickly than electrics (Ratings available to subscribers) and eliminate the power cord.
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The push into battery-powered tools is especially notable given the company's long history with gasoline-powered leaf blowers, chain saws and string trimmers, which tend to do well in Consumer Reports tests.
Outdoor-gear preview: Are hedge trimmers cutting the cord? 2010
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Though most new chain saws are safer than older models, there are some key features to look for.
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Many safety improvements have been made with chain saws, both electric and gas-powered, but keep in mind that they still can hurt you in a fraction of a second.
Chain saw precautions Post 2010
GHibbs commented on the word saws
Add, 3rd person singular of the verb 'to saw'. 'He usually saws the wood for the fire.'
September 19, 2011