SAW, pret. of see. SAW, n. [See the Verb.] 1. A cutting instrument consisting of a blade or thin plate of iron or steel, with one edge dentated or toothed.2. A saying; proverb; maxim; decree. Obs. [See Say.]SAW, v.t. pret. sawed; pp. sawed or sawn. [L. seco;] 1. To cut with a saw; to separate with a saw; as, to saw timber or marble.2. To form by cutting with a saw; as, to saw boards or planks, that is, to saw timber into boards or planks.SAW, v.i. 1. To use a saw; to practice sawing; as, a man saws well.2. To cut with a saw; as, the mill saws fast or well.3. To be cut with a saw; as, the timber saws smooth.
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