whipsaw

/ˌwɪpˈsɔ/

/ˌhwɪpˈsɔ/

Other forms: whipsawed; whipsawing; whipsaws; whipsawn

Definitions of whipsaw

1. noun

   a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
   synonyms: lumberman's saw, two-handed saw, two-man saw

   types:

   pitsaw

   a large two-handed saw formerly used to cut logs into planks; one man stood above the log and the other in a pit below

   type of:

   saw

   hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
2. verb

   saw with a whipsaw
   type of:

   saw

   cut with a saw
3. verb

   victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
   type of:

   cheat, chisel, rip off

   deprive somebody of something by deceit