serrate

(ser′āt′, -it; for v., ser′āt′, sə rāt′)

adjective

having sawlike notches along the edge, as some leaves

Origin: L serratus < serra, a saw

transitive verb serrated, serrating

to make serrate

See serrate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or forming a row of small sharp projections resembling the teeth of a saw: serrate teeth; a serrate talon.
Having a saw-toothed edge or margin notched with toothlike projections: serrate leaves.

transitive verb ser·rat·ed, ser·rat·ing, ser·rates

To make serrate or saw-toothed; jag the edge of.

Origin:

Origin: Latin serrātus, saw-shaped

Origin: , from serra, saw

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