serration — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state of being serrated.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

2. A set of teeth or notches.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Examples

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   On reaching the outer reef I was startled at the sight of the gigantic combers roaring along the serrations and knife-edges of coral, but Benny was not in the least alarmed.

3. One of the teeth in a serrated or serrate edge.

   Usage

   • Countable

Noun

1. the condition of being serrated

   Broader terms

   conditionstatus

   Examples

   the serrations of a city skyline

2. a row of notches

   Broader terms

   row

   Examples

   the pliers had serrations to improve the grip

3. a single notch in a row of notches

   Broader terms

   notch

   Examples

   one of the serrations was broken off