jigsaw

Meanings

• noun

  A puzzle made up of many small, often irregularly shaped, interlocking pieces; a jig-saw puzzle.

  - "She spent hours putting together the jigsaw puzzle."
  - "The children were given a jigsaw as a Christmas present."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jigsaw
puzzles , muzzles , dazzles

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Variants

List of all variants of jigsaw that leads to same result
jigsaw , jigsaws , jigsawed , jigsawing , jigsaw puzzle , jigsaw puzzles

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Etymology

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The term 'jigsaw' originated in the late 17th century from the verb 'jigsaw' meaning 'to saw in a zigzag manner'. The puzzle itself was first produced in the late 1760s.

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Trivia

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1. The largest jigsaw puzzle ever made weighed over 5 tons and measured 26.33 m² (283.49 ft²).

2. The average person spends six months of their life solving jigsaw puzzles.

3. The world record for the fastest completion of a jigsaw puzzle is held by Sarah Whitehead, who finished a 51,300-piece puzzle in just 4 days, 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 52 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Puzzle: A jigsaw is a type of puzzle, which is a game or problem designed to test a person's ingenuity or knowledge.

2. Recreational activity: Jigsaws are often considered a recreational activity, as they can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

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Culture

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The jigsaw puzzle has been a popular pastime for centuries, often used as a way to relax and unwind. It has been featured in various forms of art, literature, and music, such as the painting 'The Jigsaw Puzzle' by Paul Cézanne and the song 'Jigsaw' by Toto.

How to Memorize "jigsaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box with a jigsaw puzzle inside. Visualize the pieces in different shapes and colors.
   - Picture yourself putting the pieces together, forming a complete image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jigsaw' with the image of a puzzle.
   - Link it to the feeling of satisfaction when completing a puzzle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym J-I-G-S-A-W to remember the word 'jigsaw': Just Intricately Gather Small Assembled Wholes.

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