Definition

To cut wood again using a saw, especially to turn a piece of wood that has already been shaped into smaller pieces like boards or beams.

Example

The carpenter decided to resaw the timber to create thinner boards for the project.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you finish cutting those pieces of wood for the project?

Not yet, I need to resaw a few to get the right dimensions.

That makes sense; it’s important to get them just right.

Exactly! I want everything to fit together perfectly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resaw → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "saw" (from Old English "sawian", meaning to cut). The word "resaw" means to saw something again, typically referring to cutting wood that has already been sawed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sawing again' — 're-' means again, and 'saw' refers to the cutting tool used.

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