serrated suh-RAY-tid adjective WS #37

having a jagged edge; notched like the teeth of a saw; having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections along the edge

1. The serrated knife easily cut through the tough bread crust without crushing the soft interior.
2. The serrated blade of the saw made quick work of cutting through the thick wooden beam.
3. The plant's serrated leaves had sharp, tooth-like edges that could cut unwary gardeners' fingers.
4. Sharks have serrated teeth that help them tear through the flesh of their prey efficiently.
5. The serrated edge of the metal sheet created a dangerous hazard that required careful handling.