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serrationa row of sharp points resembling the teeth of a saw

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a row of sharp points resembling the teeth of a saw

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈreɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 톱니 모양의 날카로운 돌기들이 연속으로 배열된 것

Korean pronunciation: 서**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The chef admired the knife's perfect serration that made slicing tomatoes effortless.
  • My grandmother's dentures had such aggressive serration that she could open packages better than a box cutter.
  • The botanist studied the leaf's serration to identify the plant species accurately.

serration

NOUN

//sɪˈreɪʃən//

a row of sharp points resembling the teeth of a saw

serration concept
💡 Concept

an experienced carpenter holds up a large handsaw to examine its cutting edge closely. The saw blade displays a perfect row of triangular sharp teeth pointing in the same direction. Each tooth creates a distinct pointed shape that catches the workshop light. The carpenter runs his finger carefully above the blade to check the sharpness of each individual tooth. His apprentice watches from behind, learning how the tooth pattern makes the saw effective for cutting. Wood shavings on the workbench show evidence of the saw's cutting power. a row of sharp points resembling the teeth of a saw

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈreɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈreɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootserr
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'serra' meaning 'saw', referring to the sharp-toothed edge of a cutting tool. The word has been used since ancient Roman times to describe saw-like patterns found in nature and man-made objects.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The chef admired the knife's perfect serration that made slicing tomatoes effortless.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's dentures had such aggressive serration that she could open packages better than a box cutter.

The botanist studied the leaf's serration to identify the plant species accurately.

😄 Fun example

The dinosaur fossil showed clear serration on its teeth, proving it was definitely not a vegetarian.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

notchindentationjagged edgesaw-toothcrenellation

Antonyms

smoothnessevenness

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