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

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jagged
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  • These geckos live around karst rock formations — terrain shaped by limestone dissolution into caves, crevices and jagged outcrops.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
  • From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake and into McHenry County.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Saw-toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saw-toothed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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