: fine particles (as of wood) made by a saw in cutting
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Stray wood debris or shavings: Carpenter ants can tunnel through wood to make their nests, leaving behind sawdust or wood shavings.—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025 The separation, plus an absorbent additive like sawdust or peat moss, dries the solids and prevents odor.—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025 Dusky aromas of sawdust and black pepper, red currants and brownies.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 As Gemma placed the eggs in sawdust near the hen's perch, the soon-to-be mother hen rushed over, and attempted to sit on them even before Gemma was finished putting them all in.—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sawdust
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