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jigsaw puzzle |
1. n. A type of puzzle in which the aim is to reconstruct a picture that has been cut (originally, with a jigsaw) into many small interlocking pieces. |
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jigsaw |
1. n. A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal. |
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2. n. A jigsaw puzzle. |
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3. v. To cut something using a jigsaw. |
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puzzle |
1. n. Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of. |
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Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle. |
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2. n. A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete. |
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3. n. A crossword puzzle. |
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4. n. A jigsaw puzzle. |
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