serrated

• Qualifie un bord ou une lame présentant une surface en dents de scie, crénelée ou dentelée.

Describes an edge or blade that has a saw-like, notched, or toothed surface.

1. Having a saw-like edgeB2formal

   Describes an edge that is notched or toothed, similar to a saw, with the teeth typically pointing toward the tip.

   dentelé (bord en dents de scie)

   • The chef used a serrated knife to slice the bread.
   • The leaves of this plant have a serrated margin.
   • A serrated blade is ideal for cutting through tough materials.

   Synonymesjaggednotchedsaw-toothedtoothed

   Antonymesevenflatsmoothstraight

• Verbe signifiant couper ou former avec un bord en dents de scie ; rendre dentelé ou crénelé.

A verb meaning to cut or form with a saw-like edge; to make notched or jagged.

1. To make jagged or saw-toothedC2formal

   To cut or shape the edge of something into a series of sharp, tooth-like points, resembling a saw.

   rendre dentelé, créneler

   • The craftsman carefully serrated the blade to improve its cutting ability.
   • The machine is designed to serrate the edges of the metal sheets.
   • Leaves of this plant are naturally serrated along the margin.

   Synonymesindentjagnotchsawtooth

   Antonymesevenflattensmooth