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jigsaw
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun jigsaw has 2 senses
- jigsaw(n = noun.artifact) reciprocating saw, saber 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; Array is a kind of power saw, saw, sawing machine
- jigsaw(n = noun.artifact) fretsaw, scroll saw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines; Array is a kind of power saw, saw, sawing machine
OXFORD DICTIONARY
jigsaw, n.
1 a (in full jigsaw puzzle) a puzzle consisting of a picture on board or wood etc. cut into irregular interlocking pieces to be reassembled. b a mental puzzle resolvable by assembling various pieces of information.
2 a machine saw with a fine blade enabling it to cut curved lines in a sheet of wood, metal, etc.
1 a (in full jigsaw puzzle) a puzzle consisting of a picture on board or wood etc. cut into irregular interlocking pieces to be reassembled. b a mental puzzle resolvable by assembling various pieces of information.
2 a machine saw with a fine blade enabling it to cut curved lines in a sheet of wood, metal, etc.
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