jagged

• Descreve uma borda ou superfície áspera, irregular ou com pontas afiadas. Pode se referir a objetos, terrenos ou linhas com recortes irregulares.

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.

   Dentado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscraggyirregularnotchedpointedraggedroughsawtoothserratedspikytoothedunevenzigzag

   Antônimosevenflatlevelregularsmooth

2. Irregular or uneven patternB2formal

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

   Irregular

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscraggyirregularnotchedraggedroughserratedspikyuneven

   Antônimosevenlevelregularsmoothuniform

• 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