Definition

1. Noun:
   • A framework for holding wood that is being sawed: A "sawhorse" is a sturdy, usually four-legged stand used to support a piece of wood or other material while it is being cut with a saw.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Place the long plank across two sawhorses before you start cutting.
  • The carpenter built a simple sawhorse from scrap lumber.
  • We need a stable sawhorse to hold this timber securely.

Advanced Usage

• "To set up a sawhorse": To assemble or position a sawhorse for use.

  • He set up a sawhorse in the driveway to cut the boards for the new fence.

• "A pair of sawhorses": Often used in the plural, as two sawhorses are typically used together to support the full length of a workpiece.

  • The workbench was just an old door resting on a pair of sawhorses.

Variants and Related Words

• Sawbuck (n): Another term for a sawhorse, especially one with X-shaped ends.

  • He loaded the plywood onto the sawbuck.

• Trestle (n): A similar supporting structure, often used in pairs for a temporary table or platform.

  • The banquet table was supported by sturdy trestles.

Synonyms

• Horse: A common short form in carpentry contexts (e.g., "saw horse").
• Work support: A general descriptive term.
• Bench horse: A less common variant.

Related Phrases

• Sawhorse bracket: A metal hardware piece used to build the legs of a sawhorse.
  • The kit included four sawhorse brackets and instructions.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a framework for holding wood that is being sawed