Definition

A place or facility where logs are cut into lumber or boards using large machines.

Example

The workers at the sawmill processed hundreds of logs each day.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a sawmill?

No, I haven't. What's it like?

It's really interesting to see how they process the logs into lumber at the sawmill.

That sounds cool! I’d love to check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sawmill** → The word is formed from "saw" (from Old English *sagu*, meaning a tool for cutting) and "mill" (from Old English *mylen*, meaning a place for grinding or processing). A sawmill is a place where wood is cut using a saw.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'saw' as a tool for cutting wood and a 'mill' as a place where things are processed. This helps you remember that a sawmill is a place where wood is cut.

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