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Noun: whipsaw  'wip,so
  1. A saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people
    - two-handed saw, two-man saw, lumberman's saw
Verb: whipsaw (whipsawed,whipsawn)  'wip,so
  1. Victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
     
  2. Saw with a whipsaw

Derived forms: whipsawn, whipsaws, whipsawed, whipsawing

Type of: cheat, chisel [informal], rip off [informal], saw

Encyclopedia: Whipsaw