serrated

Definition of serratednext
as in jagged
notched or toothed along the edge you should use a serrated knife when cutting bread, so you don't squash the loaf

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jagged
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  • If the stem is still attached or the scar looks jagged and raised, the fruit was likely picked too early and may not be as sweet.
    Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • And Cello Pete, who has collaborated with Hersh for years, added much to the proceedings, with his lush string work providing an important counterbalance to Hersh’s jagged guitar lines.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Serrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serrated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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