WHIPSAW


Meaning of WHIPSAW in English

n. & v.

n. a saw with a narrow blade held at each end by a frame.

v. (past part. -sawn or -sawed) 1 tr. cut with a whipsaw. 2 US sl. a tr. cheat by joint action on two others. b intr. be cheated in this way.

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