Sawhorse

usgb/ˈsɔːhɔːrs/
noun

A frame that supports wood for sawing.

He placed the log on the sawhorse before starting to cut it.
Visual representation of "sawhorse" - A frame that supports wood for sawing

Often appears as...

  • set up a sawhorse
  • wooden sawhorse
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Carpentry Term

Used specifically in woodworking or carpentry to describe a tool for supporting wood being cut.

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The carpenter crafted a sawhorse to hold planks for the new deck.
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Temporary Structure

It is a temporary setup intended to be easily moved or stored when not in use.

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After finishing the job, he folded the sawhorse and stored it in the shed.
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Physical Object

A sawhorse is a tangible object and shouldn't be confused with abstract concepts or actions.

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I bought two sawhorses at the hardware store for my workshop.
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