buzz saw
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buzz saw
n.
See circular saw.
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buzz saw
orbuzzsaw
n
(Tools) US and Canadian a power-operated circular saw
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buzz′ saw`
n.
a power-operated circular saw.
[1855–60, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | buzz saw - a power saw that has a steel disk with cutting teeth on the periphery; rotates on a spindle portable circular saw, portable saw - a circular saw that is portable and is operated with a hand grip table saw - a circular saw mounted under a table or bench so that the blade of the saw projects up through a slot |
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