Associations to the word «Sawdust»

Wiktionary

SAWDUST, noun. The fine particles (dust) of wood created by sawing.
SAWDUST CIRCUIT, noun. Alternative term for sawdust trail
SAWDUST TRAIL, noun. (idiomatic) (dated) The route followed by an itinerant Christian preacher in the United States.
SAWDUST TRAIL, noun. (idiomatic) (by extension) (dated) The path to spiritual redemption or salvation, especially as involving attendance at Christian revival meetings presided over by itinerant preachers in the United States.

Dictionary definition

SAWDUST, noun. Fine particles of wood made by sawing wood.

Wise words

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