Serrated: meaning, definitions and examples

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serrated

 

[ sษ™หˆreษช.tษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing edges

Serrated refers to an object, typically a blade or edge, that has a jagged or saw-like edge. This design allows for a better grip and cutting capability, especially for slicing through tough materials.

Synonyms

jagged, notched, ridged, saw-like, toothed.

Examples of usage

  • The chef used a serrated knife to cut the bread.
  • Serrated edges on the saw made it easier to cut through wood.
  • The knife has a serrated blade that helps in slicing through tough meats.
  • Many gardening tools come with serrated edges for effective pruning.
  • A serrated edge can help with better traction during cutting.

Translations

Translations of the word "serrated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sรคgezahnfรถrmig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergigi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฑั‡ะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zฤ…bkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ธๆญฏ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท denture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aserrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ฑ๋‹ˆ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู†ู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zubatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรบbkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฏ้ฝฟ็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nazobฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagtennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aserrado

Etymology

The term 'serrated' originates from the Latin word 'serratus', which means 'saw-like'. This Latin root is derived from 'serra', meaning 'saw'. The usage of serrated edges can be traced back to ancient tools where a jagged edge was more effective for cutting. The concept has evolved through time as various blades and tools have been designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness in cutting through different materials. The serrated design is especially popular in culinary applications, where it enhances the slicing capability of knives meant for bread and other tough foods.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,083, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.