sawdust

noun

saw·​dust ˈsȯ-(ˌ)dəst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

Examples of sawdust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The staff used a hydraulic sling to gently lift her inside a vessel half filled with a mixture of alfalfa, sawdust and straw. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 Cover Material Storage: This space or compartment stores cover materials, such as sawdust or peat moss, which are added to the solids container after each use to aid in composting and odor management. Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sawdust 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sawdust was circa 1528

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“Sawdust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sawdust. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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sawdust

noun
saw·​dust ˈsȯd-(ˌ)əst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: tiny particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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