What is another word for sawpit?

Pronunciation: [sˈɔːpɪt] (IPA)

A sawpit is a literal hole in the ground used for sawing timber. There are a few synonyms for this word, although they are not widely used in modern English. A few possible options include a saw trough, a saw pit, and a saw hole. These terms all refer to the same basic concept of a hole in the ground where a saw can be used to cut logs into planks. While these synonyms may not be as commonly known as the word sawpit, they can be useful for adding variety and precision to your writing.

Synonyms for Sawpit:

What are the hypernyms for Sawpit?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sawpit?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sawpit (as nouns)

Usage examples for Sawpit

The sawpit, to prevent accidents to cattle, was roughly covered over with slabs of wood, which practically roofed it in, and of course darkened the interior.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies
The sawpit, too, was close to a lane used a good deal, though sheltered by a thick hedge from the observation of those who passed.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies
And while I thought of my own return, and childish attempt to hide myself from sorrow in the sawpit, and the agony of my mother's tears, it did not fail to strike me as a thing of omen, that the selfsame day should be, both to my darling and myself, the blackest and most miserable of all youthful days.
"Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor"
R. D. Blackmore

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