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serrate

verb
  1. To make serrate.

  2. To cut or divide in a jagged way.

adjective
  1. Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.

    "Many click beetles have serrate antennae."

  2. (leaves) Having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.

Synonymsjagged, saw-toothed

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