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Jigsaw

//ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔː// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
  2. 2
    fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines wordnet
  3. 3
    A jigsaw puzzle.
  4. 4
    a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut wordnet
  5. 5
    Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.

    "A rolling programme of platform closures will enable Network Rail to replace 54-year-old signalling and (when complete in 2022) complete a jigsaw of upgrades that started in 2005."

Verb
  1. 1
    To cut something using a jigsaw. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From jig + saw.

Etymology 2

From jig + saw.

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