Handkreissäge

circular saw (handheld)

noun HANT-krise-zae-geh Rare

Usage Note

Handkreissäge is a handheld power saw with a toothed rotating blade for fast straight cuts in wood and boards. The handheld type contrasts with a stationary Tischkreissäge (table saw).

Examples

"Mit der Handkreissäge sägt er die Bretter schnell auf Länge."

Natural Translation

He quickly cuts the boards to length with the circular saw.

Literal Translation

With the circular-saw saws he the boards quickly to length.

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