serrated

[ ser-ey-tid, suh-rey- ]

adjective

1. having a notched edge or sawlike teeth, especially for cutting; serrate:

   the serrated blade of a bread knife.

2. serrate.

serrated

adjective

1. having a notched or sawlike edge

Other Words From

• sub·serrat·ed adjective
• un·serrat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of serrated¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; serrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"It was a zombie knife, a serrated zombie knife," Mr Olumide said of the attack on his son outside Clapham South underground station in South London.

From BBC

They come by the hundreds, all vying for the latest Labubu, a furry toy character with rabbit-like ears and a nightmarish grin stretched wide over a row of serrated teeth.

From Los Angeles Times

They say to picture the faults that brush up against each other as having serrated teeth like the edge of a saw.

From Science Daily

Dr. Lyson said that he, too, would never forget the moment in the dig when researchers uncovered the lower jaw of the dinosaur, which had several large serrated teeth sticking out of it.

From New York Times

Their serrated canine teeth were covered by large gum flaps, similar to domestic dogs today.

From Science Daily