jigsaw
Translation
jigsaw, jigsaw puzzle
Examples
We spent the evening doing a jigsaw.
We spent the evening doing a jigsaw.
He used a jigsaw to cut the wood.
He used a jigsaw to cut the wood.
Grammar Patterns
do a jigsaw to complete a jigsaw puzzle Let's do a jigsaw this weekend.
use a jigsaw to operate a cutting tool He used a jigsaw to cut the shape.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for puzzle): puzzle, brain-teaser
Etymology
From 'jig' (a rapid up-and-down motion) + 'saw'. The puzzle was originally made using this type of saw.
Memory Tips
Picture using a tiny 'jig-saw' tool to cut out the pieces of a 'jigsaw' puzzle. This connects both meanings.