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SAW-PIT

\sˈɔːpˈɪt], \sˈɔːpˈɪt], \s_ˈɔː_p_ˈɪ_t]\

Definitions of SAW-PIT

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A pit over which timber is sawed by two men, one standing below the timber, and another above.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The place over which timber is sawn.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A pit over which timber is sawed by two men, one standing below the timber mid the other above.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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