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chainsaw

/ˈtʃeɪnsɔː/noun

उच्चारण चेन्सॉ

चेनसॉ, मोटर से चलने वाली ज़ंजीरदार आरी

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a tool made of a chain with sharp teeth that is driven round by a motor, used for cutting wood

    चेनसॉ, मोटर से चलने वाली ज़ंजीरदार आरी

    • Workers used chainsaws to clear the fallen trees from the road.
    • the noise of a chainsaw
    • The woodcutter started his chainsaw and cut the log in two.
    + 2 more examples
    • You must wear goggles when you use a chainsaw.
    • Council staff arrived with a chainsaw to remove the broken branch.

    Synonyms power saw

§Structures (grammar patterns) 5

use a chainsaw to + verb

Use to-infinitive to state the purpose for which the tool is used.

उपकरण किस उद्देश्य से प्रयुक्त होता है, यह बताने के लिए to-infinitive आता है।

  • Workers used a chainsaw to cut the fallen tree.
  • He uses a chainsaw to trim the branches.

cut / fell something with a chainsaw

Use with for the instrument, since a chainsaw is held and operated by the person.

उपकरण के लिए 'with' आता है, क्योंकि chainsaw को व्यक्ति पकड़कर चलाता है।

  • They cut the log with a chainsaw.

chain saw / chainsaw (spelling)

Both a single word and two words are used, but the single word is more common today.

यह एक शब्द और दो शब्दों, दोनों रूपों में मिलता है, पर आजकल एक शब्द वाला रूप अधिक प्रचलित है।

  • The chainsaw roared as the lumberjack began his work.

chainsaw + noun

It can be used as a modifier before another noun.

इसे दूसरे noun से पहले modifier की तरह प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।

  • Chainsaw accidents are common among untrained workers.

chainsaw + safety gear

A chainsaw is used with gloves, goggles and ear protection; learners use 'wear' for these.

Chainsaw के साथ दस्ताने, चश्मे और कान की सुरक्षा का प्रयोग होता है; इनके लिए 'wear' क्रिया आती है।

  • Always wear goggles and gloves when you handle a chainsaw.
+Collocations 5

adjective + chainsaw

electricpetrol-poweredheavysharpnoisy

  • An electric chainsaw is lighter than a petrol one.

verb + chainsaw

startoperateholdsharpenswitch off

  • He pulled the cord to start the chainsaw.

chainsaw + noun

bladeaccidentsafetynoiseoperator

  • A chainsaw operator must wear gloves and goggles.

chainsaw + for + task

pruningloggingcutting firewoodclearing a road

  • They brought a chainsaw for clearing the road after the cyclone.

noun + chainsaw

petrolbatterygardentreecordless

  • A cordless chainsaw is easy for a beginner to carry.
“More examples 6
  • After the storm, the municipal staff arrived with chainsaws to clear the roads.

तूफ़ान के बाद नगरपालिका कर्मचारी सड़कें साफ़ करने के लिए chainsaw लेकर आए।

  • The noise of the chainsaw echoed across the quiet valley.

chainsaw की आवाज़ शांत घाटी में गूँज उठी।

  • Radhika's uncle bought a chainsaw for his orchard.

राधिका के चाचा ने अपने बाग़ के लिए एक chainsaw ख़रीदा।

  • Never use a chainsaw without protective glasses and gloves.

सुरक्षात्मक चश्मे और दस्तानों के बिना कभी chainsaw का प्रयोग न करें।

  • The forest officer found trees cut with a chainsaw and reported it.

वन अधिकारी को chainsaw से कटे हुए पेड़ मिले और उसने इसकी सूचना दी।

  • The tree fell with a crash after a few minutes of chainsaw work.

कुछ मिनट chainsaw चलाने के बाद पेड़ धड़ाम से गिर गया।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ He cut the tree by a chainsaw.

✓ He cut the tree with a chainsaw.

Use with for the tool you hold and use.

जिस उपकरण को हाथ में लेकर प्रयोग किया जाता है उसके लिए 'with' आता है।

✗ The woodcutter was using a chainsaw for cutting of the tree.

✓ The woodcutter was using a chainsaw to cut the tree.

Use to + verb or for + -ing, not for + cutting of.

'To + verb' या 'for + -ing' का प्रयोग करें, 'for cutting of' का नहीं।