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1serrate

adjective ser·rate \ˈser-ˌāt, sə-ˈrāt\

Definition of SERRATE

:  notched or toothed on the edge; specifically :  having marginal teeth pointing forward or toward the apex <a serrate leaf>
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Origin of SERRATE

Latin serratus, from serra saw
First Known Use: 1668

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Synonyms
saw-toothed, serrated

Rhymes with SERRATE

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2serrate

transitive verb ser·rate \sə-ˈrāt, ˈser-ˌāt\
ser·rat·edser·rat·ing

Definition of SERRATE

:  to mark or make with serrations <a serrated knife>

Origin of SERRATE

Late Latin serratus, past participle of serrare to saw, from Latin serra
First Known Use: 1750

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