serrate
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serrate leaf (Elizabeth Morales) |
adj.
- 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.
To make serrate or saw-toothed; jag the edge of.
[Latin serrātus, saw-shaped, from serra, saw.]
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Having sharp, forward-pointing teeth on the margin. Usually refers to leaves.
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serrated
(ser′āt-ed)
adj
adj
Having a jagged or notched edge; saw-toothed.
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