jacksaw

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Noun[edit]

jacksaw (plural jacksaws)

  1. A bird, the merganser.
  2. A heavy-duty hand saw.
    • 1996, Keith Windell, Pruning in Timbered Stands, page 16:
      The circular saw was 14% faster than the jacksaw, but caused more damage.