verb to make serrated or jagged
adjective having a notched edge or sawlike teeth
Serrate rock formations exhibit jagged, tooth-like edges due to erosion and weathering processes.
The serrate margins of the leaf provide a unique identifier for certain plant species.
Serrate leaves have tooth-like serrations along the edges, which help to deter herbivores.
The serrate mandibles of certain insects are used for cutting and shredding plant material.
In botanical writing, 'serrate' is used to describe leaves with saw-like teeth along the edges.
In psychology, 'serrate' may be used metaphorically to describe a situation or relationship with sharp or jagged edges, indicating tension or conflict.
Botanists use 'serrate' to describe leaf margins that have sharp teeth pointing forward.
Chefs may use 'serrate' to describe a cutting technique where a knife is used to create small, jagged incisions in food items for decorative purposes.