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 Definitions of whipsaw  [ˈʰwɪpˌsɔ, ˈwɪp-]  

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Definition of 'whipsaw' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) whipsaw
a saw for two persons, used to divide timbers lengthwise.

2. (v.t.) whipsaw
to cut with a whipsaw.

3.  whipsaw
to win two bets from (a person) at one turn or play, as at faro.

4.  whipsaw
to subject to two opposing forces at the same time.

Etymology:  (1530–40)

Definition of 'whipsaw' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) two-handed saw, whipsaw, two-man saw, lumberman's saw
a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people

2. (verb) whipsaw
victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations

3. (verb) whipsaw
saw with a whipsaw


Definition of 'whipsaw' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) whipsaw
a saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw



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