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jigsaw

[ jig-saw ]

noun

  1. Also jig saw. an electric machine saw with a narrow blade mounted vertically in a frame, for cutting curves or other difficult lines or patterns.


verb (used with object)

jigsawed, jigsawed or jigsawn, jigsawing.
  1. to cut or form with a jigsaw.

adjective

  1. formed by or as if by a jigsaw:

    jigsaw ornamentation.

jigsaw

/ ˈ»åÏôɪɡˌ²õÉ”Ë /

noun

  1. a mechanical saw with a fine steel blade for cutting intricate curves in sheets of material
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of jigsaw1

First recorded in 1870–75; jig 2 + saw 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of jigsaw1

C19: from jig (to jerk up and down rapidly) + saw 1
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"The conversations have started and the next time we meet, we will start piecing the jigsaw together," said Farrell, who did not rule out adding more staff to his coaching ranks.

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For decades, Dr Borthwick and his team have been "piecing together the jigsaw", undertaking the painstaking process of finding the correct place for all of these stolen items.

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"There's those formal things, but also informally - we've got a pool table, a huge connect four, jigsaw corner - I'm an avid jigsaw fan, where we can take a break if needed," added Mabel.

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He says the study provided "the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle" in understanding how aspirin works, but there were still questions to answer.

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I have a friend who puts together jigsaw puzzles and it calms her and soothes her.

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