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serrate.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈsɛɹˌeɪt//ˈsɛɹ.ət/
  1. Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.

    Many click beetles have serrate antennae.
  2. Of leaves: having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin serrātus, past participle of serrō.

verb/səˈɹeɪt/
  1. To make serrate.

  2. To cut or divide in a jagged way.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin serrātus, past participle of serrō.

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