jigsaw puzzle

noun

: a puzzle made of many small pieces that are cut into various shapes and can be fit together to form a picture

Full Definition of JIGSAW PUZZLE

: a puzzle consisting of small irregularly cut pieces that are to be fitted together to form a picture; also : something suggesting a jigsaw puzzle

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1919

JIGSAW PUZZLE Defined for Kids

noun

: a puzzle of many small pieces of a picture that must be fitted together

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