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Jigsaw

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔː

Definitions

  1. A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
  2. A jigsaw puzzle.
  3. Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.

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Examples

“A rolling programme of platform closures will enable Network Rail to replace⟳ 54-year-old signalling and (when complete⟳ in 2022) complete⟳ a jigsaw of upgrades that started in 2005.”
“The last⟳ piece of the jigsaw dropped into place⟳ in July with the stretch⟳ of line from Coleford Junction to Meldon Quarry being purchased by Network Rail from Aggregate Industries for a nominal sum.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

jigsaw identification jigsaw puzzle jigsaw puzzler jigtime Jigyasa Jigzhi

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