sawdust — fine particles of wood produced by sawing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: fine particles of wood produced by sawing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːdʌst/
Example Sentences
- The hamster's cage was filled with fresh sawdust for bedding.
- After the magic show, the stage was covered in sawdust and glitter.
- The old saloon had sawdust on the floor to absorb spills.
sawdust
NOUN[/ˈsɔːdʌst/]
fine particles of wood produced by sawing
Fine wood particles from sawing
From sawdust to stardust, scattered like gold dust!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sawdust is a 15th-century English compound word formed by combining 'saw' (the tool) and 'dust' (fine particles). The term literally describes the fine wood particles produced when sawing timber.
Breakdown
saw (cutting tool) + dust (fine particles or powder)
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📝Examples
“The hamster's cage was filled with fresh sawdust for bedding.”
“After the magic show, the stage was covered in sawdust and glitter.”
“The old saloon had sawdust on the floor to absorb spills.”
“My grandfather's workshop always smelled like sawdust and coffee.”
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