serration

[suh-rey-shuhn]

serration Definition

  • 1the state or condition of being serrated
  • 2a series of small, sharp, teeth-like projections on the edge of a blade or other object

Using serration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "serration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The serration on the knife made it easier to cut through the steak.

  • Example

    The saw's serrations were dull and needed to be sharpened.

  • Example

    The serrations on the leaf's edge helped it to capture more sunlight.

serration Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for serration

Phrases with serration

  • an edge that has a series of small, sharp, teeth-like projections

    Example

    The bread knife has a serrated edge that makes it easy to slice through crusty bread.

  • serrated leaves

    leaves that have a jagged edge with small, sharp teeth-like projections

    Example

    The serrated leaves of the oak tree rustled in the wind.

  • a blade that has a series of small, sharp, teeth-like projections on its edge

    Example

    The serrated blade of the saw made it easy to cut through the thick branch.

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Summary: serration in Brief

Serration [suh-rey-shuhn] refers to the state or condition of being serrated, which means having a series of small, sharp, teeth-like projections on the edge of a blade or other object. Examples include the serrated edge of a bread knife, the serrations on a saw blade, and the serrated leaves of an oak tree.