Chainsaw
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001068
A portable, mechanical saw powered by a gasoline engine or electric motor, featuring a rotating chain with sharp teeth that cuts through wood. It is used for felling trees, limbing, bucking, and pruning in forestry and arboriculture. Modern chainsaws incorporate safety features such as chain brakes and anti-vibration systems.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001068 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Forestry and timber |
| References | Chainsaw (Wikipedia) |
| Translations | German: Kettensäge; Spanish: motosierra; French: tronçonneuse |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001068",
"term": "Chainsaw",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A portable, mechanical saw powered by a gasoline engine or electric motor, featuring a rotating chain with sharp teeth that cuts through wood. It is used for felling trees, limbing, bucking, and pruning in forestry and arboriculture. Modern chainsaws incorporate safety features such as chain brakes and anti-vibration systems.",
"subject": "Forestry and timber",
"references": [
"Chainsaw (Wikipedia)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Kettensäge",
"es": "motosierra",
"fr": "tronçonneuse"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/chainsaw/"
}
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