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English noun: whipsaw | |||
| 1. | whipsaw (artifact) a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people | ||
| Synonyms | lumberman's saw, two-handed saw, two-man saw | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | saw | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pitsaw | ||
English verb: whipsaw | |||
| 1. | whipsaw (social) victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cheat, chisel, rip off | ||
| 2. | whipsaw (contact) saw with a whipsaw | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | saw | ||
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