serrated

[US]/səˈreɪtɪd/
[UK]/səˈreɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a jagged edge.

Phrases & Collocations

serrated edge

serrated knife

serrated blade

Example Sentences

a knife with a serrated edge

The serrated knife easily cut through the tough steak.

The serrated edge of the saw made cutting through the wood much easier.

She used a serrated blade to trim the edges of the paper.

The serrated leaves of the plant made it difficult to handle without gloves.

He preferred a serrated edge on his bread knife for easier slicing.

The serrated edges of the mountain range created a stunning silhouette against the sunset.

The serrated teeth of the comb helped detangle her hair easily.

A serrated blade is commonly used for cutting bread without squishing it.

The serrated edges of the cliffs provided a dramatic backdrop to the crashing waves below.

The serrated design of the tool allows for better grip and control during use.

Real-world Examples

Serrated for cutting through stuff, that makes sense.

Source: Gourmet Base

The edges are serrated like a steak knife, very blade like.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

They had serrated edges which could used to cut through the flesh of large prey.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

And their serrated teeth are as sharp as steak knives.

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

The mouths of Great Whites contain pointy lower teeth for holding prey and triangular serrated upper teeth for slicing.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

The front teeth are dagger-shaped with serrated edges designed to tear flesh.

Source: Discovery Channel: Battle of the Dinosaurs

It's got a serrated edge and it's got some little flutes things on the top.

Source: Gourmet Base

Those sharp, serrated teeth can cut through flesh like a hot knife through butter.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

Just make sure to use a serrated knife when you slice it and slice it like bread.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

Its teeth were very powerful and very robust and serrated on each side.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

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