hacksawing

verb

present participle of hacksaw
as in sawing

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  1. splitting
  2. slicing
  3. slashing
Verb
  • The poll finds that Bodnar and Bankhead are splitting the Democratic vote, 49% to 43% respectively.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The two women start to hang out again like college pals, gossiping and hip-hip dancing and — always – splitting a bottle of white wine.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of splitting
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  • As up-tempo offenses began slicing through defenses on their way to championships, Kiffin began adapting, first as Nick Saban’s Alabama offensive coordinator and later as a head coach.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Using bagged coleslaw mix will cut down on slicing time—an invaluable gift on my busiest mornings.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of slicing
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  • The new approach, the research team explains, could replace the current slow, labor-intensive process, ultimately slashing the cost of production.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Lululemon is down more than 20% after reporting a weak quarter and slashing its full-year outlook.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of slashing
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