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serrate
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ser·rate  (srt)
adj.
1. Having or forming a row of small sharp projections resembling the teeth of a saw: serrate teeth; a serrate talon.
2. Having a saw-toothed edge or margin notched with toothlike projections: serrate leaves.
tr.v. ser·rat·ed, ser·rat·ing, ser·rates
To make serrate or saw-toothed; jag the edge of.
[Latin serrtus, saw-shaped, from serra, saw.]
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serrate
serrate leaf
serrate
adj [ˈsɛrɪt -eɪt]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of leaves) having a margin of forward pointing teeth
2. having a notched or sawlike edge
vb [səˈreɪt]
(tr) to make serrate
[from Latin serrātus saw-shaped, from serra a saw]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.serrate - make saw-toothed or jag the edge of; "serrate the edges of the teeth"
jag - cut teeth into; make a jagged cutting edge
Adj.1.serrate - notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apexserrate - notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
notched, saw-toothed, serrated, toothed
rough - of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped
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