Pronunciation: [sˈɔːɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "sawing" is spelled with a /sɔ/ sound at the beginning that comes from the letters "s" and "a". The middle sound /ɪ/ comes from the letter "i" and the ending sound /ŋ/ comes from the letters "n" and "g". The /ŋ/ sound is created by the back of the tongue touching the soft palate in the mouth. "Sawing" is pronounced as "saw-ing" and refers to the process of cutting wood or other materials with a saw.
Sawing is a mechanical process of cutting or dividing an object, usually a solid material, by using a saw or similar tool. It involves the action of moving a serrated or toothed blade back and forth across the material to produce a cut or groove. This process is commonly employed in various industries and everyday tasks that require the shaping or sizing of different materials.
Typically, sawing is performed by pushing or pulling the saw blade across the surface of the material with force, causing the teeth of the blade to penetrate and remove material as it moves. The teeth are designed to have cutting edges that displace the material, resulting in a clean separation of the sections being sawed. The motion of the sawing process can be manual, powered by hand, or powered by a motor, depending on the tool or equipment used.
Sawing finds application in woodworking, metalworking, construction, and many other fields. It is used to create straight or curved cuts in materials such as wood, metal, plastic, and stone, allowing for the fabrication of various structures, components, and objects. Different types of saws and blades are employed depending on the material to be cut and the desired outcome, ensuring efficiency and precision in the sawing process.
While sawing primarily involves the separation of materials, it can also refer to the act of using a saw-like motion to remove material in a controlled manner, such as shaping or sculpting objects. In this context, sawing can be seen as a form of material removal or alteration process, allowing for the creation of desired shapes, patterns, or designs.
The act of one who saws.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "sawing" is derived from the Old English word "sawan", which means to cut or divide with a saw. This Old English term traces back to the Proto-Germanic root word "*sēaną", meaning to cut. The term evolved through Middle English and eventually became the modern English word "sawing", which specifically refers to the action of using a saw to cut wood or other materials.
