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denticulate

UK
/ˈdɛntɪkjʊlət/
US
/ˈdɛntɪkjəˌleɪt/

Translations

denticulateverb
denticulated
Past Simple
denticulated
Past Participle
denticulating
Gerund
UK
/dɛnˈtɪkjʊlət/
US
/dɛnˈtɪkjəˌleɪt/
Rare, chiefly technical; transitive sense “to furnish with small teeth or serrations”
denticulerTerme technique: munir de petites dents ou de dentelures fines.
The craftsman denticulated the metal edge to improve grip.
L’artisan a denticulé le bord métallique pour améliorer la prise.
Additional translations
crénelerEmploi plus large; se dit d’un bord auquel on donne de petites encoches ou dents.
Synonyms
scallop
serrate
dentate
crenulate
notch
denticulateadjective
more denticulate
Comp.
most denticulate
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛntɪkjʊlət/
US
/ˈdɛntɪkjəˌleɪt/
denticuléTerme technique, notamment en botanique et en morphologie; signifie « muni de petites dents ».
The leaf had a denticulate margin, giving it a delicate, saw-like appearance.
La feuille avait un bord denticulé, lui donnant un aspect délicatement en dents de scie.
Additional translations
denteléPlus général; se dit d’un bord finement en dents de scie.
Synonyms
serrated
scalloped
toothed
jagged
notched

Definitions

denticulateverb
To furnish with small teeth; to notch or serrate finely.
The craftsman denticulated the metal edge to improve grip.
denticulateadjective
Having a finely toothed or serrated edge.
The leaf had a denticulate margin, giving it a delicate, saw-like appearance.
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