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 and Etymology of serrate
Latin serratus, from serra saw
First Known Use: 1668
verb
ser·rate
\sə-ˈrāt, ˈser-ˌāt\
Definition of serrate
serrated
;serrating
transitive verb
: to mark or make with serrations a serrated knife
Origin and Etymology of serrate
Late Latin serratus, past participle of serrare to saw, from Latin serra
First Known Use: 1750
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