puzzle

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌzəl/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

Example Sentences
  • Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle.
2 Definition

A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.

3 Definition

A crossword puzzle.

4 Definition

A jigsaw puzzle.

5 Definition

A riddle.

6 Definition

Something made with marvellous skill; something of ingenious construction.

7 Definition

The state of being puzzled; perplexity.

Example Sentences
  • to be in a puzzle
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perplex (someone).

2 Definition

To think long and carefully, in bewilderment.

Example Sentences
  • We puzzled over the curious-shaped lock, but were unable to discover how the key should be inserted.
3 Definition

To make intricate; to entangle.