jigsaw puzzle
noun
a set of irregularly cut pieces of pasteboard, wood, or the like that form a picture or design when fitted together.
jigsaw puzzles
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pluralof jigsaw puzzle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Parsing through metagenomic data can be a daunting task, much like trying to assemble several massive jigsaw puzzles with all of the pieces jumbled together.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2024
Rave to the fascinating historical photos and Indigenous art in the cabins, the jigsaw puzzles on most tables and the reopened galley kitchens.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
The kids are spread out on the floor doing jigsaw puzzles, while your cousin from Erie isn’t crying in the hallway this year.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2023
In 1928 Lady Haig decided the Edinburgh factory should expand into hand-crafted goods, including stuffed toys and jigsaw puzzles.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
I had seen three-dimensional puzzles and jigsaw puzzles that had a different picture printed on either side.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
