serrulate

s?r?l?te?d

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become serrated; to form or have small, saw-toothed projections

“The tree leaves serrulate the edges of the forest path.”

2. verb

to cut or shape something with small, saw-toothed projections

“The gardener serrulated the hedge to give it a decorative edge.”

3. adjective

having small, saw-toothed projections

“The serrulate leaves of the plant caught the sun’s rays.”

4. noun

a serrated edge or surface

“The serrulate edge of the knife made it difficult to cut through the rope.”

Synonyms

  • serrated
  • toothed

Antonyms

  • plane
  • smooth