jag

• Substantiv, das einen scharfen Vorsprung oder eine Kerbe an einer Kante oder Oberfläche bezeichnet, einen Schlitz oder Verschluss an historischer Kleidung oder umgangssprachlich eine Phase übermäßigen Trinkens oder Drogenkonsums.

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.

   Scharfer Vorsprung

   • 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.

   Synonymebarbpointprongserrationsnagspikespurtinetooth

2. Slit in garmentC2formalart

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

   Schlitz im Gewand

   • 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.

   Synonymecutgashnotchslashslit

3. Flap along garment edgeC2formalart

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

   Gezackter Saum

   • 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.

   Synonymelappettab

4. Bout of drinking or drugsB2slang

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

   Trinkgelage

   • 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.

   Synonymebenderbingecarousalcarousedebauchspreetoot

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, eine Last zu tragen, zu verpacken oder sich mit einer Bürde zu schleppen; historisch auch verwendet im Sinne von durchbohren oder einen Hieb versetzen.

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.

   Zähne einschneiden

   • 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.

   Synonymenotchserratetooth

   Antonymesmoothstraighten