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jigsaw

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔː/

The English word “jigsaw” has 4 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From jig + saw.

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