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Meaning of pit-sawyer in English:

pit-sawyer

noun

  • A person who stands in a saw pit and works the lower handle of a pit-saw.

Pronunciation

pit-sawyer

/ˈpɪtˌsɔːjə/ /ˈpɪtˌsɔɪə/

Origin

Late 18th century. From pit + sawyer.