serrate
serrate — adjective
- serratepositive
- more serratecomparative
- most serratesuperlative
1. describes an edge that is cut into a series of small, sharp points or teeth, sim
describes an edge that is cut into a series of small, sharp points or teeth, similar to those of a saw blade
Hao examined the serrate edge of the fossilized leaf under a microscope.
serrate + noun (leaf edge); used in botany
Jin studied the serrate edge of the coral fragment under a magnifying glass.
serrate edge + coral (biological specimen)
Botanists identify this species by the finely serrate margin of its leaves.
The serrate ridge on the iguana's back consists of small, pointed scales.
The caterpillar has a serrate ridge along its back that helps it hide among leaves.
- jagged
less regular; jagged edges are unevenly broken, while serrate implies a regular saw-like pattern
- toothed
broader term; any edge with projections can be toothed, not necessarily saw-shaped
- saw-toothed
direct equivalent in everyday language, especially for tool blades
- notched
implies V-shaped cuts removed from the edge rather than pointed projections
用法筆記
Common in botany and zoology to describe physical features such as leaf margins or insect body parts. In everyday contexts, the form 'serrated' is far more frequent; 'serrate' appears mainly in technical descriptions.
常見錯誤
serrate — verb
- serratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- serrates3rd person singular
- serrating-ing form
- serratedpast simple
1. to cut or shape the edge of a hard surface so that it forms a series of small, p
to cut or shape the edge of a hard surface so that it forms a series of small, pointed notches, usually to improve grip or cutting performance
Using a small file, Wren carefully serrated the edge of the copper sheet.
serrate + edge + [material]
The old craftsman serrated each blade by filing tiny grooves into the steel.
Using a small triangular file, Alessia serrated the edge of the copper plate to create a decorative border.
To prevent slipping, the factory workers serrated the metal handles of the new garden tools.
文法句型
serrate + noun phrase (edge, blade, surface)
be + serrated (passive)
serrated + noun (attributive past participle)
用法筆記
This verb is almost always encountered in the past-participle form ('serrated') functioning as an adjective. The active form ('to serrate') is rare and belongs to technical or historical craft descriptions.