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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  • The plane hitting the water is destructive enough without the help of a jagged coral reef (improbably far from any coastline) slicing through the aircraft’s undercarriage.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Known for their jagged peaks, glacial lakes, and vast icefields, the Canadian Rockies are among the world’s most stunning mountain ranges, forming a natural divide between Alberta and British Columbia.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Saw-toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saw-toothed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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