: notched or toothed on the edge
specifically
: having marginal teeth pointing forward or toward the apex
a serrate leaf
serrated; serrating
: to mark or make with serrations
a serrated knife
Examples of serrate in a Sentence
Adjective
a serrate saw
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New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Its leaves are similar to Japanese maples, serrated, and deep burgundy in color.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The set comes with six essentials — a chef’s knife, paring knife, utility knife, santoku knife, serrated bread knife, and slicing knife.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Each of the watches has its bracelets and cases hand-serrated by files, giving the sleek sports watch a post-apocalyptic twist in stark contrast to its mirror-effect gradient dial.
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Verb
The blade includes a drop-point tip, straight and serrated edges, a steel spring lock and a thumb stud.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Its leaves are similar to Japanese maples, serrated, and deep burgundy in color.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The set comes with six essentials — a chef’s knife, paring knife, utility knife, santoku knife, serrated bread knife, and slicing knife.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Each of the watches has its bracelets and cases hand-serrated by files, giving the sleek sports watch a post-apocalyptic twist in stark contrast to its mirror-effect gradient dial.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serrate
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“Serrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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