Crossword Genius

Ordinary horse - spotted one with teeth (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hacksaw

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'one with teeth' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'ordinary horse spotted' is the wordplay.
'ordinary horse' becomes 'hack' (hack is a kind of horse. I am not sure about the 'ordinary' bit.).
'spotted' becomes 'saw' (spot can mean to see).
'hack'+'saw'='HACKSAW'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for hacksaw that I've seen before include "Blade in a frame under tension" , "One cuts" , "Metal cutter" , "Toothed tool for cutting metal" , "cutting edge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app