serrate

UK
/ˈsɛr.eɪt/
US
/ˈsɛr.eɪt/

Translations

serrateadjective
UK
/ˈsɛr.eɪt/
US
/ˈsɛr.eɪt/
Usually non-gradable technical descriptor.
The serrate leaves of the plant help it to capture more sunlight.
Зазубренные листья растения помогают ему захватывать больше солнечного света.
serrateverb
serrated
Past Simple
serrated
Past Participle
serrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛreɪt/
US
/ˈsɛˌreɪt/
The craftsman decided to serrate the edge of the blade for better cutting.
Мастер решил зазубрить край лезвия для лучшего резания.
Additional translations

Definitions

serrateadjective
Having a notched or saw-like edge.
The serrate leaves of the plant made it easily identifiable.
serrateverb
To make a saw-like edge or to create notches along the edge of something.
The chef used a special knife to serrate the edges of the pie crust for a decorative finish.