jagged

• Beschreibt eine Kante oder Oberfläche, die rau, uneben ist oder scharfe Vorsprünge aufweist; auch für zackige, eingeschnittene oder gezackte Formen.

Describes an edge or surface that is rough, uneven, or has sharp points.

1. Rough or uneven edgeB1formal

   Having a sharp, uneven, or irregular edge or surface.

   Zackig

   • The jagged rocks cut his hand.
   • She carefully avoided the jagged edges of the broken glass.
   • The mountain range had a jagged silhouette against the sky.

   Synonymecraggyirregularnotchedpointedraggedroughsawtoothserratedspikytoothedunevenzigzag

   Antonymeevenflatlevelregularsmooth

2. Irregular or uneven patternB2formal

   Characterized by sharp changes or irregularity in shape, movement, or pattern.

   Unregelmäßig

   • The jagged line on the graph indicated sudden fluctuations.
   • His breathing was jagged and uneven after the run.
   • The coastline was jagged with many small inlets and cliffs.

   Synonymecraggyirregularnotchedraggedroughserratedspikyuneven

   Antonymeevenlevelregularsmoothuniform

• 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