sawmill

/ˌsɔˈmɪl/
/ˈsɔmɪl/
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Other forms: sawmills

Definitions of sawmill
  1. noun
    a large sawing machine
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    type of:
    power saw, saw, sawing machine
    a power tool for cutting wood
  2. noun
    a mill for dressing logs and lumber
    synonyms: lumbermill
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    type of:
    factory, manufactory, manufacturing plant, mill
    a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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