Definition of serrate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: notched or toothed on the edge
specifically
: having marginal teeth pointing forward or toward the apex
a serrate leaf
serrate
verb
serrated; serrating
Definition of serrate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to mark or make with serrations
a serrated knife
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The first known use of serrate was in 1668
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