whipsaw Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
    lumberman's saw; two-man saw; two-handed saw.
  2. verb victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
  3. verb saw with a whipsaw

WordNet


Whip"saw` noun
Definitions
  1. A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw.

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