jag

• Substantivo que designa uma ponta ou saliência afiada no borda ou superfície de algo, ou um corte ou abertura na roupa, ou ainda um período de consumo excessivo de álcool ou de drogas.

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.

   Projeção pontiaguda

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarbpointprongserrationsnagspikespurtinetooth

2. Slit in garmentC2formalart

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

   Abertura em roupa

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscutgashnotchslashslit

3. Flap along garment edgeC2formalart

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

   Aba dentada

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslappettab

4. Bout of drinking or drugsB2slang

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

   Farra

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbenderbingecarousalcarousedebauchspreetoot

• Verbo arcaico que significa carregar ou transportar uma carga, empacotar ou arrastar-se com um fardo; historicamente também usado no sentido de perfurar ou golpear.

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.

   Recortar em dentes

   • 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.

   Sinônimosnotchserratetooth

   Antônimossmoothstraighten