bucksaw†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a saw consisting of a blade set in an H-shaped frame one side of which is extended to form a handle, used for cross-cutting wood.

Quotations

1885

"Mother Smoke," a squaw, was tried for having in her possession a buck-saw and axe belonging to a half-breed, but was discharged.

1964

It replaces the old bucksaws, and can be operated by one man, doubling his capacity. . . .