serrate

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.]

serrate serrate leaf

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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]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	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 apex notched, saw-toothed, serrated, toothed rough - of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped