saw off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cut off with a saw.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A paraplegic St John's Wood man bled to death after trying to saw off his own legs.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
For the umpire to declare a batter out.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “saw off” mean?
To cut off with a saw.
Is “saw off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.