sawbones Meaning & Definition
ˈsȯ-ˌbōnz
What Does Sawbones Mean?
As a noun, sawbones means physician, surgeon.
Sawbones: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsȯ-ˌbōnz/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | operating surgeon and surgeon |
| First known use | 1837 |
Sawbones Definition (Noun)
- physician, surgeon
Synonyms of Sawbones
Sawbones synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sawbones
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Sawbones in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sawbones
saw·bones·es
sawboneses
sawbones (plural sawbones or sawboneses)
Words That Rhyme With Sawbones
Origin of Sawbones
From saw + bones.
First Known Use
1837
How Do You Say Sawbones?
Sawbones is pronounced /ˈsȯ-ˌbōnz/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sȯ).