Serration

Pronunciation: /səˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of serration

noun a series of notches or teeth along the edge of a blade or other cutting surface

Example Sentences

A1 The knife blade had serrations along the edge.

A2 The sawtooth pattern on the leaf's edge is called serration.

B1 The serration on the bread knife makes it easier to cut through crusty loaves.

B2 The serration on the mountain range made it difficult to navigate.

C1 The serration on the gear teeth needed to be precise for the machine to function properly.

C2 The serration on the shark's teeth were sharp and deadly.

Examples of serration in a Sentence

formal The serration on the knife blade allows for clean and precise cuts.

informal I love how sharp the serration is on this bread knife!

slang That serration on the saw is no joke, it can cut through anything!

figurative The serration of his wit cut through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of serration

• plural: serrations
• comparative: more serrated
• superlative: most serrated
• present tense: serrates
• future tense: will serrate
• perfect tense: has serrated
• continuous tense: is serrating
• singular: serration
• positive degree: serrated
• infinitive: to serrate
• gerund: serrating
• participle: serrated

Origin and Evolution of serration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'serration' is derived from the Latin word 'serratus', which means 'saw-toothed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the saw-toothed edges of objects, the term 'serration' has evolved to also refer to the notched edges of blades or tools for cutting or gripping.