ragged edge

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an edge that is uneven, rough, or torn, not smooth.

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  • The old flag had a ragged edge from years of wind and weather.
  • She noticed the ragged edge of the torn fabric.
  • Be careful, the metal sheet has a ragged edge.
  • The coastline was characterized by its ragged edge of cliffs and coves.
  • He ran his finger along the ragged edge of the broken glass.
  • The paper, long forgotten, had a ragged edge where it had been ripped.
  • After the storm, the tent had a ragged edge where it tore.
  • The old map had a ragged edge, a testament to its age.
  • The ancient manuscript had a ragged edge from centuries of handling.
  • The carpenter smoothed the ragged edge of the wooden board.