serration

UK
/səˈreɪʃən/
US
/sɛˈreɪʃən/

Translations

serrationnoun
serrations
pl
UK
/səˈreɪʃən/
US
/sɛˈreɪʃən/
The serration on the knife made it easier to cut through the tough bread crust.
La dentelure du couteau permettait de couper plus facilement la croûte dure du pain.
Additional translations
dentPour un seul cran ou une seule dent d’une lame ou d’une scie.
crénelurePlus rare ; s’emploie surtout pour une forme en dents ou en crans.

Definitions

serrationnoun
A series of notches or tooth-like projections, typically used to describe the edge of a tool or blade.
The serration on the knife made it easier to cut through the tough bread crust.
The state or quality of being serrated or having a jagged edge.
The serration of the mountain range was visible from miles away.
A single notch or tooth in a serrated edge.
Each serration on the saw blade is precision-ground to improve cutting performance.