cưa
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Meaning
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Noun
A tool with a thin steel blade with a row of sharp teeth, moved back and forth to cut wood or other materials.
vi Anh ấy dùng một chiếc cưa để cắt tấm gỗ này.
en He uses a saw to cut this piece of wood.
Verb
To cut wood or other material with a saw, moving its blade back and forth.
vi Người thợ đang cưa gỗ để đóng bàn.
en The worker is sawing wood to make a table.
To flirt with or pursue someone romantically, trying to win their affection.
vi Anh ấy đang cưa cô bạn cùng lớp.
en He is trying to woo a girl in his class.