Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Cutting and Splitting Tools
Here you will learn some English words related to cutting and splitting tools such as "saw", "cold chisel", and "reamer".
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saw
[noun]
a metal tool with a toothed blade that is used for cutting wood, metal, etc. by moving back and forth
hand saw
[noun]
a manual cutting tool with a toothed blade and a handle, used for making straight or curved cuts in various materials such as wood, plastic, or metal, typically operated by hand without the need for power
crosscut saw
[noun]
a type of hand saw with a wide, toothed blade designed for cutting wood perpendicular to the grain, producing smooth, clean crosscuts rather than ripping cuts along the grain
rip saw
[noun]
a type of hand saw with a long, toothed blade specifically designed for cutting wood along the grain, making it efficient for ripping or cutting boards lengthwise with the grain for tasks like rough dimensioning or creating parallel edges
back saw
[noun]
a type of hand saw with a reinforced back edge that provides stability and rigidity to the thin, fine-toothed blade
coping saw
[noun]
a small, handheld saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade stretched across a U-shaped frame, commonly used for intricate and detailed cuts in wood, such as coping moldings or making curved or irregular shapes
jab saw
[noun]
a small hand saw with a narrow, pointed blade designed for making quick and rough cuts in drywall, plywood, or other similar materials
hacksaw
[noun]
a handheld saw with a fine-toothed blade held under tension in a frame, commonly used for cutting metal, plastic, or other hard materials by pushing and pulling the saw blade back and forth
bow saw
[noun]
a large, coarse-toothed hand saw with a narrow, flexible blade held under tension in a curved frame, typically used for cutting through green wood or branches in gardening, landscaping, or woodworking tasks
pruning saw
[noun]
a specialized saw with a sharp-toothed blade designed for trimming and cutting branches or limbs from trees or shrubs
Japanese saw
[noun]
a type of hand saw with a thin, flexible blade that cuts on the pull stroke, offering precise and smooth cuts in various woodworking tasks, and often characterized by its fine teeth and ergonomic handle design
miter saw
[noun]
a power tool used for making accurate crosscuts and miter cuts in wood, metal, or other materials, featuring a circular blade mounted on a hinged arm that can be pivoted to different angles for precise angled cuts
reciprocating saw
[noun]
a handheld power tool with a blade that moves back and forth in a rapid, reciprocating motion, commonly used for demolition work or making rough cuts in wood, metal, or other materials
tile saw
[noun]
a power tool used for cutting tiles and ceramics, featuring a diamond-tipped blade and a water cooling system for clean and precise cuts
veneer saw
[noun]
a hand tool with a small, narrow blade used for cutting thin veneer sheets or trimming veneer edges in woodworking projects
keyhole saw
[noun]
a handheld tool with a narrow, pointed blade used for making small and intricate cuts in materials like drywall, wood, or plastic
flush cut saw
[noun]
a flexible hand saw designed for making flush cuts or trimming materials close to a surface
circular saw
[noun]
a versatile power tool with a circular rotating blade, commonly used for making straight cuts in various materials such as wood, metal, or plastic
table saw
[noun]
a stationary power tool consisting of a flat table surface with a circular saw blade protruding through it, used for making precise cuts in wood or other materials by sliding the workpiece against the blade along a guide or fence
jigsaw
[noun]
a handheld power tool equipped with a thin, reciprocating blade that moves up and down rapidly, used for making curved or intricate cuts in wood, metal, or other materials by guiding the blade along a desired cutting path
scroll saw
[noun]
a stationary power tool with a fine, vertical reciprocating blade that allows for intricate and precise cutting in wood, plastic, or other materials
band saw
[noun]
a cutting tool that uses a long, continuous blade with teeth along one edge to make straight or curved cuts in a variety of materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic
abrasive saw
[noun]
a power tool equipped with a circular abrasive disc or blade used for cutting through metal, masonry, or other hard materials by grinding or abrasive action
concrete saw
[noun]
a power tool equipped with a diamond or abrasive blade designed specifically for cutting through concrete, asphalt, or other hard materials
track saw
[noun]
a power tool with a circular saw blade mounted on a guide rail or track, enabling straight and precise cuts in various materials
insulation saw
[noun]
a specialized tool for cutting insulation materials, featuring a serrated blade designed for clean cuts
fretsaw
[noun]
a hand saw consisting of a thin, narrow blade stretched across a frame, commonly used in woodworking and crafts for making intricate curved cuts, particularly in thin materials like wood, plastic, or metal
tenon saw
[noun]
a hand saw with a narrow blade and a reinforced back, used for making precise cuts in woodworking, particularly for cutting tenons or making accurate crosscuts
compass saw
[noun]
a hand saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade and a distinctive shape that resembles a compass, hence the name
dovetail saw
[noun]
a small, fine-toothed hand saw specifically designed for making precise and delicate cuts, particularly in woodworking tasks such as cutting dovetail joints or other intricate joinery
pipe threader
[noun]
a tool used to create threads on the ends of pipes to facilitate the connection and joining of pipes and fittings
pickaxe
[noun]
a hand tool with a pointed end on one side and a flat chisel-like blade on the other, used for breaking up hard surfaces such as rocks, soil, or concrete
pulaski
[noun]
a tool that combines an axe-like blade on one side and an adze-like digging tool on the other
splitting maul
[noun]
a heavy, axe-like tool with a large, wedge-shaped head designed for splitting wood along the grain by delivering powerful blows
breaker bar
[noun]
a long and rigid metal bar that is used in conjunction with socket wrenches or other tools to provide additional leverage for breaking stubborn or rusted bolts, nuts, or fasteners
cold chisel
[noun]
a hand tool with a sharp, hardened steel blade used for cutting, shaping, or chipping away hard materials such as metal, stone, or concrete
splitting wedge
[noun]
a wedge-shaped tool used with a hammer or mallet to split logs or wood by driving it into the material to create a clean split along the grain
plug and feather
[phrase]
tools used in stone splitting where a series of holes are drilled into the stone, and then pairs of metal wedges (feathers) and a center wedge (plug) are inserted
biscuit jointer
[noun]
a power tool used in woodworking to create biscuit joints by cutting slots in the edges of two pieces of wood, allowing for precise and strong joining with the help of inserted biscuits
cable cutter
[noun]
a tool designed to cleanly and efficiently cut through various types of cables, such as electrical cables, wire ropes, or coaxial cables
electrician's knife
[noun]
a specialized tool designed for electricians, featuring a sharp blade and insulated handle, used for cutting and stripping insulation from electrical wires and cables
knockout punch
[noun]
a tool used to create precise holes in metal surfaces, typically in electrical enclosures or panels, to accommodate conduit or pipe fittings
wire stripper
[noun]
a hand tool used for removing the insulation or outer covering from electrical wires with precision and without damaging the wire itself
diagonal pliers
[noun]
a type of pliers with sharp, angled jaws designed for cutting wire and small materials in electrical and general applications
hatchet
[noun]
a small, single-handed axe with a short handle, typically used for chopping wood or small-scale cutting tasks
utility knife
[noun]
a versatile cutting tool with a retractable blade, commonly used for various tasks such as cutting materials like cardboard, plastic, ropes, or opening packages in both professional and household settings
reamer
[noun]
a cutting tool with multiple cutting edges used to enlarge and refine the diameter of an existing hole with precision and smoothness
pipe reamer
[noun]
a specialized plumbing tool designed to remove burrs and smooth the inner edges of a pipe or tube after cutting or threading
router
[noun]
a power tool used in woodworking to hollow out an area or create intricate cuts by spinning a cutting bit at high speeds
tap and die
[phrase]
tools used for cutting threads, with taps used for creating internal threads and dies used for creating external threads
bolt cutter
[noun]
a hand tool with long handles and hardened steel jaws designed to cut through various types of metal objects, such as bolts, chains, wires, and padlocks
cutting torch
[noun]
a tool that uses a very hot flame to cut metal or other hard materials by melting and removing them with a jet of oxygen
chainsaw
[noun]
a tool with a toothed chain inside that is powered by a small engine, used for cutting wood
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