n. a saw consisting of a blade set in an H-shaped frame one side of which is extended to form a handle, used for cross-cutting wood.
- 1885  "Mother Smoke," a squaw, was tried for having in her possession a buck-saw and axe belonging to a half-breed, but was discharged.
- 1964  It replaces the old bucksaws, and can be operated by one man, doubling his capacity. . . .