serrated edge
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Describes the sharpened, toothed side of a blade or tool.
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- The bread knife has a serrated edge to cut through crusts easily.
- Be careful when handling the saw; its serrated edge is very sharp.
- He sharpened the serrated edge of his hunting knife before the trip.
- A serrated edge is often preferred for cutting fibrous materials.
- The old gardening tool had a rusty serrated edge.
- Can you pass me the steak knife with the serrated edge?
- She accidentally cut her finger on the serrated edge of the can opener.
- The design of the new survival knife features a partially serrated edge.
- For delicate tasks, a smooth blade is better than a serrated edge.
- The chef explained how to properly clean a knife with a serrated edge.