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toothed

 
Dictionary: toothed   (tūtht, tūTHd) pronunciation

adj.
Having teeth, especially of a certain number or type. Often used in combination: saw-toothed.


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A term used to describe a leaf whose margin is shallowly divided into small toothlike segments. See also lobed; dissected.

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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination
  Antonym: toothless (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  Synonyms: serrate, serrated, saw-toothed, notched

Meaning #3: having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed
  Synonyms: erose, jagged, jaggy, notched


 
 

 

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