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sawhorse

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sawhorse
a stand for timber during sawing
sawhorse [′sȯ‚hȯrs]
(engineering)
A wooden rack used to support wood that is being sawed.
sawhorse, sawbuck
A four-legged support, usually used in pairs, to hold wood while being sawed.
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There was an open wagon, with three seats for the passengers, and the wagon was drawn by the famous wooden Sawhorse which had once been brought to life by Ozma by means of a magic powder.
The Emerald City of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
Ozma had many adventures, however, before she regained her father's throne, and in these she was accompanied by a pumpkin-headed man, a highly magnified and thoroughly educated Woggle-Bug, and a wonderful sawhorse that had been brought to life by means of a magic powder.
Ozma of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
"A sawhorse is a thing they saw boards on," remarked Jim, with a sniff.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
 
 
 
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