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Serrate

//ˈsɛɹˌeɪt// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.

    "Many click beetles have serrate antennae."

  2. 2
    Of leaves: having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.
Adjective
  1. 1
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To make serrate.
  2. 2
    make saw-toothed or jag the edge of wordnet
  3. 3
    To cut or divide in a jagged way.

    "I [...] set off to check the other sheltered valleys that serrate the east side of Lundy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin serrātus, past participle of serrō.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin serrātus, past participle of serrō.

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