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 2 definitions foundFrom WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: serrated adjective: notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex [syn: {serrate}, {saw-toothed}, {toothed}, {notched}] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Serrate \Ser"rate\, Serrated \Ser"ra*ted\, adjective [L. serratus, fr. serra a saw; perhaps akin to secare to cut, E. saw a cutting instrument. Cf. {Sierra}.] 1. Notched on the edge, like a saw. 2. (Bot.) Beset with teeth pointing forwards or upwards; as, serrate leaves. {Doubly serrate}, having small serratures upon the large ones, as the leaves of the elm. {Serrate-ciliate}, having fine hairs, like the eyelashes, on the serratures; -- said of a leaf. {Serrate-dentate}, having the serratures toothed. | |||
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