Associations to the word «Sawyer»

Wiktionary

SAWYER, noun. One who saws timber, especially in a sawpit.
SAWYER, noun. (US) A large trunk of a tree brought down by the force of a river's current
SAWYER, noun. A beetle that lives and feeds on trees, including timber.
SAWYER, noun. (US) (dialect) The bowfin.
SAWYER, proper noun. An occupational surname​ for someone who made a living from sawing wood.
SAWYER, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surname.

Dictionary definition

SAWYER, noun. One who is employed to saw wood.
SAWYER, noun. Any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers.

Wise words

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