also: のこばん
noun
sawing machine; power saw
A machine for sawing, typically a stationary power saw used in woodworking or metalworking.
工場で鋸盤を使って鉄パイプを切断した。
I cut the iron pipe using a sawing machine at the factory.
鋸 is a hand saw, while 鋸盤 is a powered sawing machine.
Compound of 鋸 (のこぎり, 'saw') and 盤 (ばん, 'board' or 'machine').