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jigsaw

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/

jigsaw means: A puzzle in which you join small pieces together to make a picture.

noun

PICTURE PUZZLEA2

A puzzle in which you join small pieces together to make a picture.

  • We did a jigsaw together.
  • One piece of this jigsaw is missing.
  • She finished three jigsaws during the holiday.

Similar words: jigsaw puzzle

Common phrases: jigsaw puzzle, do a jigsaw, jigsaw piece

CUTTING TOOLB2

An electric tool with a thin blade for cutting curved shapes in wood or metal.

  • Use a jigsaw to cut the wood.
  • The jigsaw blade broke halfway through the job.
  • Can this jigsaw cut through thin metal?

Common phrases: electric jigsaw, jigsaw blade, use a jigsaw

Questions about jigsaw

What does jigsaw mean?

A puzzle in which you join small pieces together to make a picture.

What is jigsaw in other languages?

Türkçe: yapboz · Español: rompecabezas · Français: puzzle · Deutsch: Puzzle · Italiano: puzzle · 日本語: ジグソーパズル

How do you pronounce jigsaw?

It is pronounced /ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/.

How do you use jigsaw in a sentence?

We did a jigsaw together. One piece of this jigsaw is missing.

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