serrated — having a jagged edge; saw-toothed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a jagged edge; saw-toothed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/
Korean meaning: 톱니 모양의, 들쭉날쭉한
Korean pronunciation: **세**레이티드
Example Sentences
- The shark's serrated teeth made it look like it had visited a very aggressive dentist.
- My grandmother's serrated bread knife has been cutting perfect slices for thirty years.
- The maple leaf's serrated edges looked like nature's own craft scissors had been at work.
serrated
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɛreɪtɪd//
having a jagged edge; saw-toothed
a chef holds up a large bread knife, showing its distinctive zigzag edge to a young cooking student. The knife's blade displays sharp, triangular teeth pointing in alternating directions like a saw. The student points at the jagged edge while the chef demonstrates how it differs from a smooth knife nearby. The serrated blade catches the kitchen light, highlighting each individual tooth along the cutting edge. Other kitchen tools with smooth edges sit on the counter for comparison. the jagged, saw-toothed edge that makes something serrated
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'serra' meaning 'saw', referring to the sharp, tooth-like projections that resemble the cutting edge of a saw blade.
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📝Examples
“The shark's serrated teeth made it look like it had visited a very aggressive dentist.”
“My grandmother's serrated bread knife has been cutting perfect slices for thirty years.”
“The maple leaf's serrated edges looked like nature's own craft scissors had been at work.”
“He tried to cut the steak with a butter knife instead of the serrated one - big mistake!”
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