# hacksaw

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #50,549

## Definitions
1. A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

## Etymology
From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hacksaw