JIGSAW

jigsaw, scroll saw, fretsaw

(noun) fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jigsaw (plural jigsaws)

A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.

A jigsaw puzzle.

Verb

jigsaw (third-person singular simple present jigsaws, present participle jigsawing, simple past jigsawed, past participle jigsawn or jigsawed)

(transitive) To cut something using a jigsaw.

Source: Wiktionary



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