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saw-toothed Definition

saw·-toothed (to̵̅o̅t̸ht′)

adjective

having notches along the edge like the teeth of a saw; serrate

saw-toothed Synonyms

saw-toothed

modif.

serrated, dentate, jagged, nicked, toothed, notched; see also irregular 4.

saw-toothed Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • blade: Collectors refer to tulip-shaped eel spears with the saw-toothed blades as " European spears " or mud spears.
  • peak: Its name, which means ' Dragon Mountains ' in Afrikaans, stems from the jagged backbone of saw-toothed peaks.
  • roof: He was vaguely aware of how sticky his hands were as he pushed himself down the steep saw-toothed roof.

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