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 Definitions of jigsaw  [ˈdʒɪgˌsɔ]  

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Definition of 'jigsaw' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) jigsaw
Also, jig saw. an electric machine saw with a narrow, vertically mounted blade, for cutting curves, complex patterns, etc.

2. (v.t.) jigsaw
to cut or form with or as if with a jigsaw.

3. (adj.) jigsaw
formed by or as if by a jigsaw:
jigsaw ornamentation.

Etymology:  (1870–75; jig2+saw1)

Definition of 'jigsaw' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) saber saw, jigsaw, reciprocating saw
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

2. (noun) jigsaw, scroll saw, fretsaw
fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines


Definition of 'jigsaw' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) jigsaw
a puzzle that makes a picture



'jigsaw' - Nearby Entries  

jig  jiggery-pokery  jiggle  jigsaw  jigsaw puzzle  jihad  jihadi  



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