as in serrated
notched or toothed along the edge a serrate saw

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jagged
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  • This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.
    Christopher P. Holstege, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Serrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serrate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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