jigsaw

jig·saw  (jgsô)

n.

A usually power-driven saw with a narrow vertical blade, used to cut sharp curves.

tr.v. jig·sawed, jig·saw·ing, jig·saws

1. To cut or form with a jigsaw.

2. To arrange intricately; interlock.

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jigsaw

Noun

1. Also called: (jigsaw puzzle) a puzzle in which the player has to put together a picture that has been cut into irregularly shaped interlocking pieces

2. a mechanical saw with a fine steel blade for cutting along curved or irregular lines in sheets of material [jig (to jerk up and down) + saw¹]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	jigsaw - 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 reciprocating saw, saber saw power saw, sawing machine, saw - a power tool for cutting wood
	2.	jigsaw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines fretsaw, scroll saw power saw, sawing machine, saw - a power tool for cutting wood

Translations

jigsaw [ˈdʒɪgsɔː] n (also: jigsaw puzzle) → rompecabezas m inv;

(tool) → sierra de vaivén

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jigsaw [ˈdʒɪgsɔː] n (also: jigsaw puzzle) → puzzle m (= tool); scie sauteuse

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jigsaw [ˈdʒɪgsɔː] n (also: jigsaw puzzle) → Puzzle(spiel) nt;

(tool) → Stichsäge f

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jigsaw [ˈdʒɪgsɔː] n (tool) → sega da traforo;

(also: jigsaw puzzle) → puzzle m inv