serrate

Definition of Serrate in English :

1. serrate

make saw-toothed or jag the edge of

Example Sentences:
'serrate the edges of the teeth'

notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Serrate

adjective (ˈsɛrɪt , -eɪt)

1.

(of leaves) having a margin of forward pointing teeth

2.

having a notched or sawlike edge

verb (səˈreɪt )

3. (transitive)

to make serrate

adjective

1.

having sawlike notches along the edge, as some leaves

: also ˈserˌrated

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈserˌrated or ˈserˌrating

2.

to make serrate

adj. or ser·rat·ed (sĕrā′tĭd, sə-rā-)

1. Having a saw-toothed edge or margin notched with toothlike projections: serrate leaves.

2. Forming a row of small sharp projections resembling the teeth of a saw: serrate teeth.

tr.v. ser·rat·ed, ser·rat·ing, ser·rates

To make (something) serrate.