serrated

American  

[ser-ey-tid, suh-rey-] / ˈsɛr eɪ tɪd, səˈreɪ- /

adjective

1. having a notched edge or sawlike teeth, especially for cutting; serrate.

   the serrated blade of a bread knife.

2. serrate.

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serrated British  

adjective

1. having a notched or sawlike edge

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Other Word Forms

• subserrated adjective
• unserrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of serrated

First recorded in 1695–1705; serrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In his and Ferrera’s sturdy presence and in the serrated frenzy of Greengrass’ editing style, a shorter, tighter “The Lost Bus” would still hold plenty of dread and dramatic resilience.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet while “life happened,” as Simpson puts it, the serrated guitars and snotty-sweet vocals of her early music emerged as a key influence on younger artists making new connections between pop, rock and punk.

From Los Angeles Times

Theropod teeth are complex, and vary in size, shape, and in the anatomy of their serrated edges.

From Science Daily

Coprolites attributed to the archosaur Smok—a fearsome 5-meter-long bipedal predator with serrated teeth and powerful jaws—contained the crushed bones and teeth of its prey.

From Science Magazine

They come by the hundreds, all vying for the latest Labubu, a furry toy character with rabbit-like ears and a nightmarish grin stretched wide over a row of serrated teeth.

From Los Angeles Times