LEARNit Dictionary

saw

noun
1
a tool that has a long blade(= metal cutting part) with sharp points (called teeth) along one of its edges. A saw is moved backwards and forwards by hand or driven by electricity and is used for cutting wood or metal.
اره, اره‌دستی
see also buzz saw, chainsaw, circular saw, coping saw, fretsaw, hacksaw, handsaw, jigsaw, musical saw, tenon saw, whipsaw
2
a short phrase or sentence that states a general truth about life or gives advice
ضرب‌المثل, مثل, مَثَل
As the old saw goes, you can't please all of the people all of the time.
verb
1
to use a saw to cut something
اره کردن, بریدن با اره, برش دادن با اره, قطع کردن با اره, برش زدن با اره
see also whipsaw
2
to move something backwards and forwards on something as if using a saw
اره کردن, با اره بریدن
She sawed away at her violin.
He was sawing energetically at a loaf of bread.
3
[No translation]
past tense of see