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sawdust

saw·dust

UK/ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ US/ˈsɔˌdʌst/ uncommon informal

noun

1.

fine particles of wood made by sawing wood

Origin

From saw + dust.

Phrases

  • plait sawdust
  • sawdust circuit
  • sawdust joint
  • sawdust pudding
  • sawdust trail
  • sea sawdust

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