Used specifically in woodworking or carpentry to describe a tool for supporting wood being cut. The carpenter crafted a sawhorse to hold planks for the new deck.
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Temporary Structure
It is a temporary setup intended to be easily moved or stored when not in use. After finishing the job, he folded the sawhorse and stored it in the shed.
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Physical Object
A sawhorse is a tangible object and shouldn't be confused with abstract concepts or actions. I bought two sawhorses at the hardware store for my workshop.