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Serrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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serrate

 

[ sษ™หˆreษชt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

tooth shape

To serrate means to make a series of notches or projections on an edge, which resembles the teeth of a saw. This can apply to various tools and blades, particularly in cookware or cutting instruments.

Synonyms

notch, sawtooth, zigzag

Examples of usage

  • Serrate the edge of the leaf for decoration.
  • The chef asked me to serrate the bread for even slices.
  • A serrated knife is essential for cutting through tough crusts.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing edges

Serrate can also describe something that has a saw-like or jagged edge. This term is often used in botany to describe leaves that have a jagged margin.

Synonyms

jagged, notched, saw-edged

Examples of usage

  • The serrate leaves of the plant are easily identifiable.
  • His serrate style of writing kept readers engaged.
  • They admired the serrate edges of the ancient coins.

Translations

Translations of the word "serrate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค‚เคคเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gezahnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฑั‡ะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zฤ…bkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ธๆญฏ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dentaillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ serrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ฑ๋‹ˆ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู†ู‘ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zubatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zubatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฏ้ฝฟ็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zobฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagtennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serrado

Etymology

The word 'serrate' originates from the Latin word 'serratus', which is derived from 'serra', meaning 'saw'. The Latin term was adopted into Middle English, maintaining its association with saw-like shapes. Initially, it was used to describe physical characteristics, primarily in tools and plant leaves. Over time, its usage expanded to include descriptions of patterns that appear in various contexts, including art and design. The transformation of 'serrate' from a strict definition related to saws to a broader application in nature and crafts illustrates the evolution of language as it adapts to contemporary usages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,911, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.