saw-toothed

adjective

ˈsȯ-ˈtütht 

1

: having teeth like those of a saw

a saw-toothed shark

2

: sawtooth

Synonyms

• serrate
• serrated

Examples of saw-toothed in a Sentence

a saw-toothed barrette

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

saw-toothed

adjective

-ˈtütht

: having an edge or outline like the teeth of a saw