: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting
Examples of sawdust in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIn certain ways the sequence is somewhat jarring, almost too symbolically on the nose for a film so otherwise grounded in sawdust and spit.—Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024 It is often lined with a compostable bag and filled with carbon-rich materials like sawdust, peat moss, or coconut coir, which aid in drying the waste and controlling odors.—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024 The staff used a hydraulic sling to gently lift her inside a vessel half filled with a mixture of alfalfa, sawdust and straw.—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 Cover Material Storage: This space or compartment stores cover materials, such as sawdust or peat moss, which are added to the solids container after each use to aid in composting and odor management.—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sawdust
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