jigsaw

noun, verb — 4 senses

jigsaw

noun

UK /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔː/ · US /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔ/

Etymology From jig + saw.

1

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

2

A jigsaw puzzle.

3

Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.

A rolling programme of platform closures will enable Network Rail to replace 54-year-old signalling and (when complete in 2022) complete a jigsaw of upgrades that started in 2005.2021 January 27, “Network News: Signalling work at New Street”, in RAIL, issue 923, page 14:
The last piece of the jigsaw dropped into place in July with the stretch of line from Coleford Junction to Meldon Quarry being purchased by Network Rail from Aggregate Industries for a nominal sum.2021 November 17, Andrew Mourant, “The Dartmoor Line through time”, in RAIL, number 944, page 43:

Derived terms: abecedarian jigsaw, alphabetical jigsaw, jigsaw identification, jigsawlike, perimetrical jigsaw

jigsaw

verb

Etymology From jig + saw.

1

To cut something using a jigsaw.

Related terms: reciprocating saw

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