Meaning Of The Word Quartersaw

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What's The Definition Of Quartersaw?

quartersaw in British English
to saw (a log) into quarters lengthwise and then into boards, in order to show the grain of the wood to advantage; also, to produce (boards) in this way
transitive verb: to saw (lumber) from quarter sections of logs so that the annual rings in any board form at least a 45° angle with the faces of the board
verb: to saw (timber) into quarters along two diameters of a log at right angles to each other

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