Buzz-saw
a power-operated circular saw, so named because of the noise it makes.
Historical Examples
Cordwood Edgar Wilson (Bill) Nye
The Making of Bobby Burnit George Randolph Chester
Woodland Tales Ernest Seton-Thompson
Wappin’ Wharf Charles S. Brooks
Twentieth Century Negro Literature Various
A Texas Ranger William MacLeod Raine
In Apple-Blossom Time Clara Louise Burnham
In Pastures Green Peter McArthur
Tales of the Malayan Coast Rounsevelle Wildman
The Colossus Opie Read
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(US & Canadian) a power-operated circular saw
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