1. the process of cutting lumber into thinner pieces by sawing it again
Usage: woodworking

1. present participle of resaw: to saw lumber again to make it thinner
Usage: woodworking

Examples

• The carpenter spent the morning resawing thick boards into thinner planks.
• Resawing allows woodworkers to get multiple thin pieces from one thick board.
• The bandsaw is the preferred tool for resawing lumber.
• After resawing the oak, he had enough material for the cabinet doors.
• Proper technique is essential when resawing to avoid waste.
• The mill specializes in resawing reclaimed timber into usable boards.