jigsaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
  2. A jigsaw puzzle.
  3. Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.
verb
  1. To cut something using a jigsaw.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jigsaw.wav /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Knabrupt-jigsaw.wav /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɑ/

Word forms

jigsaw jigsaws jigsawing jigsawed jigsawn

Etymology

From jig + saw.

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