Serrated refers to something that has a jagged edge, typically characterized by sharp, saw-like teeth or notches along its surface. It is often used to describe objects like knives, blades, or leaves that have such an edge to help in cutting or tearing. The Indonesian equivalent of “serrated” is “bergigi” or “serut.” Synonyms for “serrated” include jagged, toothed, notched, spiked, and saw-toothed.
Sentences using “serrated”:
- The serrated knife sliced through the bread effortlessly.
- The leaf of the plant had a serrated edge, making it look unusual.
- She used a serrated edge to cut through the tough fabric.
- The serrated design of the blade helped it cut through the material with precision.
- The mountain range was serrated, with sharp ridges rising up.
- The serrated edge of the saw made the job easier.
- The serrated teeth of the comb caught her hair as she tried to comb it.
- He bought a serrated tool for cutting through thick cardboard.
- The knife had a serrated blade that worked well on tough meat.
- The serrated stone along the shoreline made it dangerous to walk on barefoot.
Related words for “serrated”:
- Jagged
- Toothed
- Notched
- Saw-toothed
- Spiked
- Sharp
- Uneven
- Grooved
- Incised
- Teeth-like
Phrasal verbs related to “serrated”:
- Cut through
- Tear apart
- Saw through
- Rip off
- Cut into
- Break off
- Shred apart
- Chip away at
- Slice through
- Saw off
Idiomatic expressions for “serrated”:
- On the cutting edge
- A sharp edge to something
- To get to the point
- To have teeth (figuratively strong or impactful)
- On the edge of something
- To have a rough edge
- A tough nut to crack
- To bite the bullet
- To tear someone apart (figuratively)
- To make a clean cut
