jag

• Nom désignant une pointe ou une saillie aiguë sur un bord ou une surface, ou une fente ou une découpure dans un vêtement historique, ou une beuverie ou une prise de drogue.

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.

   Pointe saillante

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarbpointprongserrationsnagspikespurtinetooth

2. Slit in garmentC2formalart

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

   Fente de robe

   • 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.

   Synonymescutgashnotchslashslit

3. Flap along garment edgeC2formalart

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

   Panne de vêtement

   • 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.

   Synonymeslappettab

4. Bout of drinking or drugsB2slang

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

   Crise de consommation (alcool/drogue)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenderbingecarousalcarousedebauchspreetoot

• Verbe vieilli signifiant porter une charge, emballer ou avancer péniblement avec un fardeau ; également utilisé historiquement au sens de percer ou frapper.

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.

   Denteler

   • 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.

   Synonymesnotchserratetooth

   Antonymessmoothstraighten