# serrate

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈsɛɹˌeɪt/

## Definitions
1. Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.
2. Of leaves: having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin serrātus, past participle of serrō.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/serrate