chainsaw

IPA/ˈtʃeɪnsɔː/
KK[tʃˈensˌɔ]IPA/ˈtʃeɪnsɔː/

chainsaw — noun

  • chainsawsingular
  • chainsawsplural

1. a power saw for cutting wood, with a fast-moving chain of sharp teeth instead of

1.名詞B1
釋義

a power saw for cutting wood, with a fast-moving chain of sharp teeth instead of a flat blade.

例句

Christopher started the chainsaw and cut the fallen branch into short pieces.

start and use a chainsaw to cut branches

Shirin borrowed a small chainsaw to clear dead trees behind the cabin.

同義詞
  • power saw

    a broader term for any motor-driven saw, not only this chain-bladed type

  • handsaw

    a manual saw without a motor, used for smaller cutting jobs

  • circular saw

    a powered saw with a round blade, usually for boards rather than tree trunks

文法句型

a/the chainsaw

use a chainsaw

cut + object + with a chainsaw

用法筆記

Usually refers to a heavy outdoor tool for cutting wood. People often mention the power source as well, for example an electric chainsaw or a petrol chainsaw.

常見錯誤

❌He trimmed the paper with a chainsaw.
✅He cut the paper with scissors.
💡a chainsaw is only used for heavy cutting jobs, especially wood.
❌She used a chainsaw in the kitchen to slice bread.
✅She used a bread knife to slice the loaf.
💡a chainsaw is far too large and dangerous for small household tasks.