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serrate

verb

Meaning

  • To make serrate.

  • To cut or divide in a jagged way.

adjective

Meaning

  • Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.

    "Many click beetles have serrate antennae."

  • (leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.

Synonyms

jagged,
saw-toothed