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motosega

/motoˈse.ɡa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

chainsaw

  • a portable power saw driven by an engine or motor

In a sentence

Mio padre usa la motosega per tagliare la legna per l'inverno.

My father uses the chainsaw to cut wood for the winter.

Indossa sempre protezioni adeguate prima di accendere la motosega.

Always wear proper protection before starting the chainsaw.

Il rumore assordante della motosega ci ha svegliato presto.

The deafening noise of the chainsaw woke us up early.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
motosegafeminine · singular
motoseghefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Compound of moto + sega. Irregular plural motoseghe follows sega.
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