| 释义 |
whipsaw
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: whip (II) + saw
1. : a narrow pit saw tapering from butt to point, having hook teeth, and averaging from 5 to 7 1/2 feet in length for use by one or two men
2. : a two-man crosscut saw
II. transitive verb
1. : to saw with a whipsaw : cut as if with a whipsaw
2. : to cheat or victimize (an opponent) especially at poker by collusion of two players only one of whom can win but both of whom raise so as to increase the size of the pot
3. : to use more favorable terms gained (as in one company) as the precedent or leverage to win equal or greater concessions from (as a related company) |