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saw vs jigsaw

jigsaw vs saw

saw and jigsaw both are nouns.

saw is a verb but jigsaw is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
saw Yes No Yes No
jigsaw Yes No No No
As nouns, jigsaw is a hyponym of saw; that is, jigsaw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than saw:
  • saw: a power tool for cutting wood
  • jigsaw: fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
saw (noun) jigsaw (noun)
hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
a power tool for cutting wood a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
saw (verb) jigsaw (verb)
cut with a saw
Difference between saw and jigsaw

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