jagged

• Décrit un bord ou une surface qui est rugueux, inégal, ou comportant des pointes acérées ou des découpes irrégulières.

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.

   bord ou surface irrégulier et tranchant

   • 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.

   Synonymescraggyirregularnotchedpointedraggedroughsawtoothserratedspikytoothedunevenzigzag

   Antonymesevenflatlevelregularsmooth

2. Irregular or uneven patternB2formal

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

   irrégulier, déchiqueté

   • 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.

   Synonymescraggyirregularnotchedraggedroughserratedspikyuneven

   Antonymesevenlevelregularsmoothuniform

• 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