Examples of handsaw in a Sentence
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With the help of Yang-rae, who kicks a handsaw over to Yeon-hui, the detective overpowers the pastor and handcuffs him to a pipe.
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Kayti Burt, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The officers stopped the vehicle and initiated an investigation, which led to the discovery of several burglary tools, including a handsaw, bolt cutters, and pry tools, scattered inside the car.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Idaho Falls passengers were caught with a handsaw and a sledgehammer.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2025
Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Fucsovics plays tennis like a carpenter wields a sledgehammer and a handsaw.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
On the white marble counter of the open kitchen lie six or seven tools neatly arranged by size, including a power drill, a hammer, and a handsaw.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Work alongside Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Department of Native Landscapes Team to remove Asian Bush Honeysuckle, an aggressive invasive species, along Fall Creek Trail with handsaws and following with herbicide application.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
So far, crews brandishing chain saws and handsaws have cleared 120 square miles over the past three years, with a similar area yet to be razed.
—Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
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Kayti Burt, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The officers stopped the vehicle and initiated an investigation, which led to the discovery of several burglary tools, including a handsaw, bolt cutters, and pry tools, scattered inside the car.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Idaho Falls passengers were caught with a handsaw and a sledgehammer.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2025
Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Fucsovics plays tennis like a carpenter wields a sledgehammer and a handsaw.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 28 July 2024
On the white marble counter of the open kitchen lie six or seven tools neatly arranged by size, including a power drill, a hammer, and a handsaw.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Work alongside Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Department of Native Landscapes Team to remove Asian Bush Honeysuckle, an aggressive invasive species, along Fall Creek Trail with handsaws and following with herbicide application.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
So far, crews brandishing chain saws and handsaws have cleared 120 square miles over the past three years, with a similar area yet to be razed.
—Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Handsaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handsaw. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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handsaw
noun
hand·saw
ˈhan(d)-ˌsȯ 
: a saw designed to be used with one hand
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