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JIGSAW
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("jigsaw" is a kind of...):
power saw; saw; sawing machine (a power tool for cutting wood)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
Synonyms:
jigsaw; reciprocating saw; saber saw
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("jigsaw" is a kind of...):
power saw; saw; sawing machine (a power tool for cutting wood)