Why Is a Jigsaw Tool Called a Jigsaw

If you were making a jigsaw puzzle out of wood, you’d use a jigsaw. In fact, this is where the “jigsaw puzzle,” (which is also simply called a jigsaw), got its name. The original meaning comes from the word jig and its sense of “up and down motion,” which describes the way a jigsaw moves as it cuts.

Why is a jig saw called a jigsaw?

The term jigsaw comes from the special saw called a jigsaw that was used to cut the puzzles, but not until the saw was invented in the 1880’s. It was around the mid 1800’s that jigsaw puzzles started to become popular with adults as well as children.

What is meaning of jig saw?

Definition of jigsaw (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : scroll saw sense 2. 2 : a light portable electric saw with a vertically reciprocating blade that is used especially for cutting curves. 3 : jigsaw puzzle.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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