JIGSAW

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does jigsaw mean? 

• JIGSAW (noun)
  The noun JIGSAW has 2 senses:

1. 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

2. fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

  Familiarity information: JIGSAW used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• JIGSAW (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

jigsaw; reciprocating saw; saber saw

Hypernyms ("jigsaw" is a kind of...):

power saw; saw; sawing machine (a power tool for cutting wood)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

fretsaw; jigsaw; scroll saw

Hypernyms ("jigsaw" is a kind of...):

power saw; saw; sawing machine (a power tool for cutting wood)

 Context examples 

This suggests it is likely to be a part of the jigsaw, rather than the whole story.

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