jigsaw
word
/ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔ/
/dʒˈɪɡsɔː/
Definition
A "jigsaw" is a puzzle made of pieces that fit together to form a picture. It can also refer to a kind of saw that cuts shapes in wood or other materials.
Usage & Nuances
"Jigsaw" (the puzzle) is common in everyday and children's contexts. The tool meaning is usually clear from context or phrasing like 'jigsaw saw' or 'electric jigsaw.' Don't confuse with 'puzzle.' Used both as a noun for the game and for the tool.
Spanish: rompecabezas (de piezas) - sierra de calarPortuguese (BR): quebra-cabeça - serra tico-ticoPortuguese (PT): quebra-cabeças - serra de recortesChinese (Simplified): 拼图 - 曲线锯Chinese (Traditional): 拼圖 - 曲線鋸Hindi: जिग्सॉ पहेली - जिग्सॉ मशीनArabic: أحجية الصور المقطوعة - منشار تردديBengali: জিগ-স্ পাজল - জিগস (কাঠ কাটার যন্ত্র)Russian: пазл (джигсо) - лобзикJapanese: ジグソーパズル - ジグソー（工具）Vietnamese: trò xếp hình - cưa lọngKorean: 직소 퍼즐 - 직쏘 (톱)Turkish: yapboz - dekupaj testereUrdu: جگسا پزل - جگسا (آرا مشین)Indonesian: puzzle jigsaw - gergaji ukir (jigsaw)
Example Sentences
Dad used a jigsaw to cut the wood.
basic
I finished my new jigsaw last night.
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The pieces of the jigsaw are very small.
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It takes a lot of patience to complete a thousand-piece jigsaw.
natural
Can you hand me the jigsaw? I need to cut a curve here.
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Putting together this jigsaw is harder than I thought!
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