adj
serrated
suh-RAY-tihd
adj
1
Having a jagged, saw-like edge made up of small pointed teeth.
"The kitchen knife had a serrated blade for cutting through bread."
"The leaf had serrated edges, like tiny saw teeth."
How to Use Serrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEdged with small notches or teeth, like a saw.
Common pairings
serrated knife
serrated edge
serrated blade
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Etymology
From Latin serratus, "shaped like a saw," from serra ("saw").