Definition

The act of cutting wood again, usually to make it thinner or to shape it more precisely after it has already been cut.

Example

The carpenter used a resawing machine to create thinner boards from the original planks.

Conversation

Have you heard about the technique called resawing in woodworking?

Yeah, I think it’s when you cut wood again to make it thinner, right?

Exactly! It’s really useful for getting more out of a single board.

I should try it sometime; it sounds like a great way to save material.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of cutting wood again, usually to create thinner pieces or to refine the shape.

Example

The carpenter is resawing the lumber to make it easier to work with.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I finally figured out how to start resawing the lumber for my project.

That's awesome! I've always wanted to try that myself.

Yeah, it really opens up new possibilities for the designs.

Root Explanation

Resawing → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "saw" (from Old English "sagu", meaning a tool for cutting). The word "resawing" means to saw again, typically referring to cutting wood that has already been sawn.

Memory Tip

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

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