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Find the meaning of the following word from a good dictionary.

sawmill

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A factory where wood is cut into boards.

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Chapter 4.5: The Last Lesson - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 121]

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Chapter 4.5 The Last Lesson
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 1. (a) | Page 121

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