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sawhorse

/sɔːhɔːrs/ noun · British & US
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What does sawhorse mean?

noun

A frame or structure, typically with a horizontal beam and two vertical posts, used to support a load, such as a log or a plank, for cutting or moving.

Example

"The carpenter used a sawhorse to hold the board steady while he cut it to size."

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