I. ˈseˌrāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin serratus, past participle of serrare to saw, from Latin serra saw
: to notch or form sawlike teeth on the edge or surface of : mark with a serration
serrate the ends of a steel shaft
firs that serrate the long ridge — A.T.Quiller-Couch
peaks … serrate the skyline — American Guide Series: New Hampshire
II. -ˌrā]t, -_rə̇]ˌ usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin serratus, from serra saw + -atus -ate
1. : notched or toothed on the edge : saw-toothed , saw-edged , denticulate
jagged peaks and serrate ridges — R.F.Flint
— see antenna illustration
2. : having marginal teeth pointing forward or toward the apex
serrate leaf