jigsaw

• Nom désignant une scie électrique portative dont la lame effectue un mouvement de va-et-vient, souvent utilisée pour découper des contours courbes ou divers matériaux selon le type de lame; peut aussi désigner une scie à main à lame fine pour coupes de précision.

A noun referring to a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade, often used for cutting curved outlines or various materials depending on the blade type.

1. Power saw for curved cutsB2formal

   A portable power saw with a reciprocating blade, used for cutting curves and intricate shapes in materials like wood, metal, or plastic.

   Scie sauteuse

   • He used a jigsaw to cut a circle in the plywood.
   • The carpenter switched to a finer blade on the jigsaw for the detailed work.
   • A jigsaw is essential for making curved cuts in furniture making.

   Synonymessaber saw

2. Narrow-bladed sawB2formal

   A fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade, specifically designed for cutting curved outlines.

   Scie sauteuse

   • The artist used a jigsaw to create the intricate wooden puzzle pieces.
   • For this scrollwork, a jigsaw with a narrow blade works best.
   • The jigsaw's thin blade allows for very tight turns.

   Synonymessaber saw