: 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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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Unlike the 16th century, today, coins have the same physical consistency and in general there is little incentive for people to shave bits off coins (historically coins have serrated edges to prevent this) but broadly the Gresham’s Law is applicable in different domains.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Cut dough using a floured, serrated knife into 16 squares.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Leaves are deep green and gently serrated with pale violet to pinkish-white flowers.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
That Sean Evans had a self-deprecating and serrated sense of humor.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Unlike the 16th century, today, coins have the same physical consistency and in general there is little incentive for people to shave bits off coins (historically coins have serrated edges to prevent this) but broadly the Gresham’s Law is applicable in different domains.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Cut dough using a floured, serrated knife into 16 squares.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Leaves are deep green and gently serrated with pale violet to pinkish-white flowers.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 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 26 Jul. 2025.
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