jigsaw
noun
jig·saw
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Definition of jigsaw
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: a light portable electric saw with a vertically reciprocating blade that is used especially for cutting curves
3
: jigsaw puzzle
jigsaw
verb
jigsawed;
jigsawing;
jigsaws
Definition of jigsaw (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to cut or form by or as if by a jigsaw
2
: to arrange or place in an intricate or interlocking way
jigsaw
adjectiveDefinition of jigsaw (Entry 3 of 3)
: suggesting a jigsaw puzzle or its separate pieces
Examples of jigsaw in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The former Lyon man is the final piece in Mauricio Pochettino's jigsaw. — SI.com, "Tottenham Hotspur: Why Spurs Are Serious Contenders for the Premier League Title," 22 July 2019 The sound of circular saws, jigsaws, and drills filled the air. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "Building A Set Fit For ‘Shrek’," 22 July 2019 His arrival is the final and very important part of the jigsaw in our development of a new football infrastructure to take us forward. — SI.com, "Hector Bellerin 'Identifies' Return Date as Defender Continues Rehabilitation From Knee Injury," 10 July 2019 The increased military display on Independence Day is hardly the most significant piece in the miserable jigsaw that is the Trump Administration. — David Remnick, The New Yorker, "Little Rocket Man," 4 July 2019 Her death is mentioned early and referred to throughout, each heartbreaking detail adding a piece to this jigsaw of suburban family pain and confusion. — Alan Cumming, New York Times, "David Sedaris Has a New Essay Collection. It Changed Alan Cumming’s Whole Worldview.," 25 May 2018 Jenna Sue made the valance over the shower area in under 30 minutes using a jigsaw and reclaimed wood left over from another project. — Lauren Matthews, Country Living, "5 Design Takeaways From One of the Most Beautiful DIY Bathroom Renovations Ever," 15 May 2015 Use a jigsaw to cut out the front door and the spaces between the slats that will form the vent in the back. — Duane Bruton, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build a Litter Box (That Actually Looks Nice)," 25 Apr. 2018 Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos, with Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho said to view the German World Cup winner as the final piece of the midfield jigsaw alongside Paul Pogba. — SI.com, "Man Utd Linked With Ambitious Fresh Swoop for Real Madrid Midfield Linchpin Toni Kroos," 29 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The transition from a team with three NBA talents to a squad jigsawed around Pritchard has had its ups and downs. — Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, "As Ducks prepare for Civil War, Oregon seeks what Oregon State has," 4 Jan. 2018 Taking care not to violate Supreme Court guidelines on minority representation, lawmakers jigsawed Texas into shapes that would decisively capture the state for the right. — Michelle Legro, Longreads, "What’s the Matter With Texas? How Long Do You Have?," 13 July 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The whole story of the issue is overseen by Immortal Hulk writer Al Ewing and editor Tom Brevoort, who can be trusted to turn such a jigsaw issue into a fascinating mystery. — Christian Holub, EW.com, "5 comics to read this August: Epic battles on fallen worlds," 2 Aug. 2019 Neanderthal jigsaw Past research had suggested that Neanderthals seemed to be genetically well mixed, interbreeding across Europe and into Asia. — Maya Wei-haas, National Geographic, "Ancient DNA reveals new twists in Neanderthal migration," 26 June 2019 What next for the big jobs jigsaw? Mr Weber is not yet entirely out of the running but his prospects look poor. — Charlemagne | Brussels, The Economist, "EU leaders fail to agree on who should lead the union for the next five years," 21 June 2019 What’s good is exceptional—a meeting of minds, and then more, between two jigsaw-puzzle prodigies—while the rest is perfunctory or lifeless. — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, "‘Puzzle’ Review: Less Than the Sum of Its Pieces," 25 July 2018 The cloth is cut into jigsaw-like pieces that’ll eventually become jeans, and then left to sit overnight so the fabric can shrink to the right size. — Tara Lamont-djite, Marie Claire, "Why You Should Invest In These AG Jeans," 2 May 2018 All of the sadness and dejection that the West Germans caused back in '82 had been washed away by the final piece of the jigsaw slotting in seamlessly. — SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 9 Weeks to Go - France's Magnificent Midfield Quartet, Le Carré Magique," 19 Apr. 2018 Items reported stolen included nail guns, a chainsaw, router table, power saw, reciprocating saw, jigsaw, saber saw, folding table, lock jaw table, hand planer, drill and pneumatic wrench. — Jennifer James, Houston Chronicle, "Friendswood police: 6-year-old hit-and-run victim making progress," 9 Apr. 2018 One of the biggest inquiries had to do with the fact that poverty tax exemptions — while a piece of the tax foreclosures jigsaw — are not retroactive. — Allie Gross, Detroit Free Press, "Homeowner to homeless: The brutal reality of the Detroit foreclosure auction," 3 Nov. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jigsaw.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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jigsaw
noun
English Language Learners Definition of jigsaw
: a machine that has a narrow blade for cutting curved lines in thin pieces of wood, metal, plastic, etc.
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jigsaw
noun
jig·saw
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Kids Definition of jigsaw
: a machine saw used to cut curved and irregular lines or openwork patterns
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