Handsaws

/ˈhændsɔːz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of handsaw; multiple saws operated by hand.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'handsaw' formed by adding '-s' to the base noun.

Kelly Says

The growth of handsaw popularity during the Industrial Revolution created enormous demand—factories employed specialists just to file and sharpen handsaws, since a dull saw was practically useless.

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