: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting
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As Gemma placed the eggs in sawdust near the hen's perch, the soon-to-be mother hen rushed over, and attempted to sit on them even before Gemma was finished putting them all in.—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025 Elaborate breads are baked into the shapes of carpenter’s tools, ladders, and canes, which symbolize Joseph’s staff, while bread crumbs are scattered to represent sawdust.—Cindy Salvato, Saveur, 19 Mar. 2025 The finish blends sawdust, butter, coffee, and caramel, creating a flavorful experience.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sawdust
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