jigsaw

American  

[jig-saw] / ˈdʒɪgˌsɔ /

noun

1. Also jig saw an electric machine saw with a narrow blade mounted vertically in a frame, for cutting curves or other difficult lines or patterns.

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verb (used with object)

jigsawed, jigsawed, jigsawn, jigsawing

1. to cut or form with a jigsaw.

adjective

1. formed by or as if by a jigsaw.

   jigsaw ornamentation.

jigsaw British  

/ ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔː /

noun

1. a mechanical saw with a fine steel blade for cutting intricate curves in sheets of material

2. See jigsaw puzzle

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Etymology

Origin of jigsaw

First recorded in 1870–75; jig ² + saw ¹

Example Sentences

But it would take Cunnah another 34 years to put the final piece of the jigsaw together and trace his biological father.

From BBC

Chip had sat down at the computer and was manipulating the images, piecing several photos together like a jigsaw puzzle.

From Literature

Running fast was just one piece of the jigsaw for Coventry-born Fearon, as he was trying to make ends meet, juggling between work and bobsleigh training.

From BBC

I shield our disgusting jigsaw puzzle with my body to prevent water damage.

From Literature

My goal when I get home is a jigsaw puzzle — with either a podcast or jazz on in the background — until probably like 2 in the morning.

From Los Angeles Times

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