About The Word Whipsaw
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Whipsaw
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What's The Definition Of Whipsaw?
[n] a handsaw intended for use by two people
[v] saw with a whipsaw [v] victimize, esp. in gambling or negotiations Synonyms | Synonyms for Whipsaw: two-handed saw Related Terms | Find terms related to Whipsaw: See Also | beat | carpenter's saw | cheat | chisel | handsaw | pitsaw | rip off | saw Whipsaw In Webster's Dictionary \Whip"saw`\, n.
A kind of narrow ripsaw, tapering from butt to point, with
hook teeth and averaging from 5 to 71/2 feet in length, used
by one or two men.
\Whip"saw`\, v. t. 1. To saw with the whipsaw. 2. To defeat in, or cause to lose, two different bets at the same turn or in one play, as a player at faro who has made two bets at the same time, one that a card will lose and another that a different card will win; hence, to defeat in spite of every effort. \Whip"saw`\, n. A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw. |
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