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SAWED-OFF
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sawed-off mean?
• SAWED-OFF (adjective)
The adjective SAWED-OFF has 2 senses:
1. well below average height
2. cut short
Familiarity information: SAWED-OFF used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Well below average height
Synonyms:
pint-size; pint-sized; runty; sawed-off; sawn-off
Similar:
little; short (low in stature; not tall)
Domain usage:
argot; cant; jargon; lingo; patois; slang; vernacular (a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Cut short
Synonyms:
sawed-off; sawn-off; shortened
Context example:
the shortened rope was easier to use
Similar:
short ((primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length)
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