noun
jigsaw
JIHG-saw
Jigsaw (noun) means a power tool with a thin blade that moves rapidly up and down, used to cut curved shapes in wood or metal. Example: “He used a jigsaw to cut the curved edge of the shelf.”
noun
1
A power tool with a thin blade that moves rapidly up and down, used to cut curved shapes in wood or metal.
"He used a jigsaw to cut the curved edge of the shelf."
2
A puzzle made of oddly shaped interlocking pieces that form a picture when assembled; a jigsaw puzzle.
"They spent the rainy afternoon putting together a thousand-piece jigsaw."
"The last few pieces of the jigsaw were the hardest to find."
How to use jigsaw
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the cutting power tool or the interlocking picture puzzle named after it.
Common pairings
jigsaw puzzle
jigsaw blade
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Word forms
- Plural
- jigsaws
- Third person singular
- jigsaws
- Past tense
- jigsawed, jigsawn
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Etymology
From "jig" (referring to the saw's jerking motion) plus "saw."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “jigsaw” mean?
The word “jigsaw” means a power tool with a thin blade that moves rapidly up and down, used to cut curved shapes in wood or metal. In plain terms, either the cutting power tool or the interlocking picture puzzle named after it.
How do you pronounce “jigsaw”?
“Jigsaw” is pronounced JIHG-saw (/ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jigsaw” in a sentence?
Here is “jigsaw” used in a sentence: “He used a jigsaw to cut the curved edge of the shelf.”
What part of speech is “jigsaw”?
“Jigsaw” is a noun.
How many meanings does “jigsaw” have?
“Jigsaw” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a power tool with a thin blade that moves rapidly up and down, used to cut curved shapes in wood or metal.
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