WHIPSAWN

WHIPSAW

whipsaw

(verb) saw with a whipsaw

whipsaw

(verb) victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

whipsawn

past participle of whipsaw

Source: Wiktionary


WHIPSAW

Whip"saw`, n.

Definition: A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CHLORTHALIDONE

(noun) a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks


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