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Sawhorse

A sawhorse is a sturdy frame or support that is typically used to hold wood or other materials in place while they are being cut with a saw. It consists of four legs with a horizontal beam across the top.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Sense 1:

A frame or support used for holding materials during cutting or sawing.

Example sentence: I used a sawhorse to hold the wooden plank steady while I sawed it in half.

Related products: Sawhorse Set, Sawhorse Clamps

Sense 2:

A simple construction or device used as a support or obstacle.

Example sentence: The children built a makeshift sawhorse out of logs to jump over in their obstacle course.

Related products: Obstacle Course Equipment, Log Construction Kit

Sense 3:

In local slang, a sawhorse can refer to a person with strong legs.

Example sentence: John is a sawhorse, he can run marathons without getting tired.

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