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jigsaw

jig·saw

UK/ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔː/ US/ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔ/ uncommon

noun

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

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2.

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

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Origin

From jig + saw.

Phrases

  • abecedarian jigsaw
  • alphabetical jigsaw
  • jigsaw identification
  • perimetrical jigsaw

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