noun
Colloquial abbreviation of のこぎり. Used in casual speech, especially in trades or DIY contexts.
See also: 鋸 (のこぎり)
のこ、取ってくれる？
Can you hand me the saw?
このノコ、切れ味が悪いな。
This saw is dull.
The standard, full word for 'saw'. のこ is a colloquial abbreviation used mainly in informal settings.
Abbreviation of のこぎり (鋸). The exact historical derivation of のこぎり is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word.