adjective
- cut from a log by sawing it into quarters lengthwise and then cutting boards from each quarter to show the grain pattern prominently
Usage: woodworking
Examples
- The quartersawed oak flooring displayed beautiful grain patterns.
- Quartersawed lumber is more stable and less prone to warping.
- The cabinet maker preferred quartersawed wood for fine furniture.
- Quartersawed boards cost more due to the specialized cutting method.
- The quartersawed planks showed distinctive ray patterns in the wood.
- Traditional craftsmen valued quartersawed timber for its strength.