: a usually unpowered saw designed to be used with one hand
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Recent Examples on the WebIf propagating plants already in your yard, such as birds of paradise, use a small handsaw or sharp knife to cut at the base of the plant. Jasmin Perez, Sunset Magazine, 5 May 2020 Expecting to work as a bartender, Mr. Jacomo ended up building some of the restaurant’s booths with plywood and a handsaw. Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2020 Use a handsaw or jigsaw to cut through the last bit of wood to free the waste piece. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 11 Jan. 2020 All the crew really needed was a handsaw in order to safely emerge in the bathroom of a neighboring jewelry store within minutes. Geoff Manaugh, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2019 His father gave him an old handsaw, which was likely the genesis of his woodworking hobby in later years.orlandosentinel.com, 13 Nov. 2019 Most tools—handsaw, chisel, drill, etc—can live under the kitchen sink alongside a toolbox full of screwdrivers. Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2017 Though Annie cut the pipes herself using a miter saw, a handsaw will also work. Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 5 Oct. 2018 Use a utility knife or handsaw to cut out window-size slabs of drywall.Popular Mechanics, 5 Mar. 2018 See More