ripsaw

ripsaw
/rip"saw'/, n., v., ripsawed, ripsawed or ripsawn, ripsawing.
n.
1. a saw for cutting wood with the grain.
v.t.
2. to saw (wood) in such a manner.
[1840-50; RIP1 + SAW1]

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