as in jagged
notched or toothed along the edge a saw-toothed barrette

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jagged
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  • In a profession that lives at the jagged edge of justice and humanity, showing up matters.
    Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
  • The end of the branch shows a smooth cut, but the bark layer has a jagged appearance.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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“Saw-toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saw-toothed. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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