Word · Frequency #11215
jigsaws
线锯
jigsaws is the plural of jigsaw.
a portable power saw with a blade that moves up and down, used for cutting curves or intricate shapes
- 1.
A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
一种细齿窄锯条的电动锯,可切割曲线。
- 2.
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
便携式电动往复锯
- 3.
A jigsaw puzzle.
拼图玩具。
- 4.
fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines
线锯
- 5.
Something that can be compared to a jigsaw puzzle.
可比作拼图玩具的事物。
一种细齿窄锯条的电动锯,可切割曲线。；便携式电动往复锯；拼图玩具。；可比作拼图玩具的事物。
In use
He used a jigsaw to cut a curved shape out of the plywood.
The carpenter changed the blade on the jigsaw before starting the cut.
These jigsaws are powerful enough to cut through thick boards.
n. use a jigsaw to do sth
jigsaw 作名词时为可数名词，常与 a 连用。
You can use a jigsaw to cut out this shape.
你可以用线锯把这个形状锯出来。
v. jigsaw sth
jigsaw 作动词时为及物动词，后接被锯的物体。
He jigsawed the plywood into two pieces.
他用线锯把胶合板锯成了两半。
Common mistakes
He used jigsaw to cut the wooden board.
Connections
Collocations
- electric jigsaw
- 电动线锯
- He used an electric jigsaw to cut the plywood.他用电动线锯切割胶合板。
- jigsaw blade
- 线锯条
- Make sure the jigsaw blade is sharp before you start.开始前确保线锯条锋利。
- cut with a jigsaw
- 用线锯切割
- You can cut intricate shapes with a jigsaw.你可以用线锯切割复杂的形状。
Synonyms
- saber saw
- 曲线锯 · 在美式英语中，saber saw 与 jigsaw 基本同义，可互换；但在英式英语中较少用此词，正式度相同。注意不要与往复锯（reciprocating saw）混淆。
Confusing words
- scroll saw
- 拉花锯 · jigsaw 是手持式电动线锯，可移动切割；scroll saw 是固定台式线锯，锯条上下运动，多用于精细曲线切割。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
把 jig 想成“摆动舞步”，saw 是“锯”：线锯的锯条上下快速摆动，像跳着锯齿舞。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：woodworking、DIY、tool manuals 作名词时指线锯，属于常见的工具名称，语气中性。通常用于木工、DIY或工具说明等场景，没有明显的正式或非正式限制。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -aw 结尾，发音为 /ɔ/，和 jigsaw 中 -saw 的读音相同，彼此押韵。注意形近词：sow（播种）读 /soʊ/，sow（母猪）读 /saʊ/，low（低的）读 /loʊ/，都与 -aw 词的发音不同。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.