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Meaning of Jigsaw | Babel Free

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.

Equivalents

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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