Whipsaw Definition

Any of several long-bladed saws; esp., a crosscut saw with a tapering blade from 5 to 7¹₂ feet long and with a handle at each end, for use by two persons.

A narrow two-person crosscut saw.

To cut with a whipsaw.

To subject to pressure or attack from two different sources or directions at the same time.

To cause to move or alternate rapidly in contrasting directions.

To defeat or best in two ways at once.