sawdust

noun

saw·​dust ˈsȯ-(ˌ)dəst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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Also part of the celebration: towering papier-mâché figures, intricate sawdust carpets, sculptures and traditional offerings. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Dry leaves, along with dry grass, dead plants, wood chips, shredded paper, and sawdust are examples of carbon to place in the compost. Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Aromas of sawdust, sultanas and black cherries with a hit of peach. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 But by putting thick (up to 1 meter) layers of sawdust or straw on top of the snow before adding the geotextiles, retention rates rose to 70 percent and above. Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sawdust 

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First Known Use

circa 1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sawdust was circa 1528

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“Sawdust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sawdust. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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sawdust

noun
saw·​dust ˈsȯd-(ˌ)əst How to pronounce sawdust (audio)
: tiny particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting

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