Saw Toothed

Pronunciation: /sɔ tʊðd/

Definitions of saw toothed

adjective describing a shape or edge that resembles the teeth of a saw

Example Sentences

A1 The saw toothed blade cut through the wood easily.

A2 She admired the saw toothed edges of the mountain range.

B1 The saw toothed pattern on the fabric added a unique touch to the design.

B2 The saw toothed shark teeth were sharp and menacing.

C1 The saw toothed edge of the knife was perfect for slicing through tough meats.

C2 The saw toothed gears meshed together smoothly, creating a precise mechanical movement.

Examples of saw toothed in a Sentence

formal The saw toothed blade is designed for precision cutting.

informal I accidentally cut myself on the saw toothed edge of the paper.

slang Watch out for that saw toothed edge, it's sharp!

figurative His words had a saw toothed effect, cutting through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of saw toothed

• past tense: saw toothed
• plural: saw toothed
• comparative: more saw toothed
• superlative: most saw toothed
• present tense: see toothed
• future tense: will see toothed
• perfect tense: have seen toothed
• continuous tense: is seeing toothed
• singular: saw toothed
• positive degree: saw toothed
• infinitive: to see toothed
• gerund: seeing toothed
• participle: seen toothed

Origin and Evolution of saw toothed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'saw toothed' originated from the resemblance of a serrated edge to the teeth of a saw.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe objects or edges with a jagged or serrated appearance, the term 'saw toothed' has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe patterns or structures that resemble the teeth of a saw in their sharp, pointed nature.