jigsaw

Plural: jigsaws

Noun

• 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
• fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
• A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
• A jigsaw puzzle.
• Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.

Verb

Verb Forms: jigsawed, jigsawn, jigsawing, jigsaws

• To cut material using a saw with a fine, reciprocating blade.
• To cut something using a jigsaw.

Examples

• If only I could jigsaw this board, I’d make space for my 8-letter word!

Synonyms

fretsaw, reciprocating saw, saber saw, scroll saw

Related Words

reciprocating saw

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