Jigsaw vs. Hacksaw

Jigsawnoun

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

Hacksawnoun

A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

Jigsawnoun

A jigsaw puzzle.

Hacksawverb

To cut with a hacksaw.

‘This bolt is so rusted I'll have to hacksaw it off.’;

Jigsawverb

(transitive) To cut something using a jigsaw.

Hacksawnoun

saw used with one hand for cutting metal

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

Hacksaw

A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw, originally and mainly made for cutting metal. The equivalent saw for cutting wood is usually called a bow saw.

Jigsawnoun

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