ripsaw

[ rip-saw ]
/ ˈrɪpˌsɔ /

noun

a saw for cutting wood with the grain.

verb (used with object), rip·sawed, rip·sawed or rip·sawn, rip·saw·ing.

to saw (wood) in such a manner.

Origin of ripsaw

First recorded in 1840–50; rip1 + saw1

British Dictionary definitions for ripsaw

ripsaw
/ (ˈrɪpˌsɔː) /

noun

a handsaw for cutting along the grain of timber