jag

• اسم يدل على نتوء حاد أو سنّ بارز على حافة أو سطح، أو شقّ أو فتحة في الثوب، أو نوبة شراب متواصلة أو تعاطٍ للمخدرات.

A noun referring to a sharp projection on an edge or surface, or a slit or flap in historical garments, or a bout of drinking or drug taking.

1. Sharp projectionB2formal

   A sharp, pointed projection on an edge or surface, such as a notch or tooth.

   نتوء حاد

   • The saw blade had many tiny jags along its edge.
   • Be careful of the jag on that piece of metal.
   • The rock's jag cut through his glove.

   المرادفاتbarbpointprongserrationsnagspikespurtinetooth

2. Slit in garmentC2formalart

   A slit in a garment that reveals a different colored fabric underneath, commonly used in Renaissance clothing.

   شق في الثوب

   • The doublet featured decorative jags that showed the lining beneath.
   • Renaissance fashion often included jags on sleeves and bodices.
   • The tailor crafted fine jags with contrasting silk.

   المرادفاتcutgashnotchslashslit

3. Flap along garment edgeC2formalart

   A flap or tab along the edge of a garment, used in medieval clothing as decoration or fastening.

   حاشية مُسنَّنة

   • Medieval tunics sometimes had jags at the hem.
   • The mantle's jags were embroidered with gold thread.
   • He wore a cloak with leather jags at the shoulder.

   المرادفاتlappettab

4. Bout of drinking or drugsB2slang

   A period of unrestrained drinking of alcohol or taking of drugs.

   نوبة إدمان

   • He went on a jag after the breakup.
   • She came down from a three-day jag.
   • The party turned into a wild jag that lasted all weekend.

   المرادفاتbenderbingecarousalcarousedebauchspreetoot

• فعل قديم يعني حمل شيء ثقيل أو تعبئته أو السير به متثاقلًا، كما استُخدم تاريخيًا بمعنى الطعن أو الوخز.

An obsolete verb meaning to carry a load, to pack, or to trudge with a burden; also used historically to mean to pierce or stab.

1. Cut teeth intoC1formal

   To cut or shape something so that it has a series of sharp points or notches, creating a jagged edge.

   تقطيع الأسنان

   • The craftsman jagged the edge of the metal sheet to create a decorative pattern.
   • He jagged the paper with a pair of scissors to make a rough border.
   • The tool was used to jag the leather for a more textured finish.

   المرادفاتnotchserratetooth

   الأضدادsmoothstraighten