serrate

/ˈsɛreɪt/ /ˈsɛrət/

verb

To make serrate.

Examples :

"The baker used a special knife to serrate the edge of the pie crust, giving it a decorative, jagged finish. "

technical process

verb

To cut or divide in a jagged way.

Examples :

"The child used safety scissors to serrate the edge of the paper, creating a decorative, zig-zag pattern. "

action technical

adjective

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

Examples :

"Many click beetles have serrate antennae."

nature technical biology plant anatomy part

adjective

(leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.

Examples :

"The maple leaf has serrate edges, like a saw blade. "

biology plant nature

Meanings

Examples :

"The baker used a special knife to serrate the edge of the pie crust, giving it a decorative, jagged finish. "

Examples :

"The child used safety scissors to serrate the edge of the paper, creating a decorative, zig-zag pattern. "

Examples :

"Many click beetles have serrate antennae."

Examples :

"The maple leaf has serrate edges, like a saw blade. "

Related Words

projections noun

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

creating verb

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

beetles noun

A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)

giving verb

(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

petiole noun

The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.

decorative noun

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

scissors noun

One blade on a pair of scissors.

pattern noun

Model, example.

special noun

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

antennae noun

A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.

jagged verb

To cut unevenly.

pointed verb

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.