jigsaw
/dʒaɪˈsɔːɡ/ · jig·saw
noun
- A puzzle consisting of a picture or design made up of interlocking pieces, typically cut from wood or cardboard. She spent hours working on the jigsaw, trying to find the missing piece.
- A power tool used for cutting curved or irregular shapes in wood or other materials. The carpenter used a jigsaw to cut out the intricate design on the wooden panel.
Did you know? The first jigsaw puzzle was created by John Spilsbury in 1760, and it was a map of the world, which was a groundbreaking innovation in the field of puzzle-making.