Chainsaw vs. Jigsaw

Chainsawnoun

A saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

Chainsawverb

To cut with a chainsaw.

Chainsawnoun

a portable power saw having teeth that are linked to form an endless chain, rotated about two pivot points by a power mechanism, such as an electric motor or a gasoline engine.

Chainsawnoun

portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain

Chainsaw

A chainsaw (or chain saw) is a portable gasoline-, electric-, or battery-powered saw that cuts with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain driven along a guide bar. It is used in activities such as tree felling, limbing, bucking, pruning, cutting firebreaks in wildland fire suppression, and harvesting of firewood.

Jigsawnoun

A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.

Jigsawnoun

A jigsaw puzzle.

Jigsawverb

(transitive) To cut something using a jigsaw.

Jigsawnoun

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

Jigsawnoun

fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines