Usage Note
Handsäge is the general term for any manually operated saw with a blade and handle; specific types include the Feinsäge (fine-tooth), Fuchsschwanz (panel saw), and the Bogensäge (bow saw). It remains an indispensable tool for quick cuts without power.
Examples
"Er trennte das Brett mit einer Handsäge in zwei gleich lange Stücke."
Natural Translation
He cut the board into two equal pieces with a hand saw.
Literal Translation
He separated the board with a hand-saw into two equally long pieces.
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