sawlike
Having jagged teeth
Sawlike describes something resembling a saw, particularly in having a jagged or serrated edge with pointed teeth.
The term most often applies to physical objects with notched edges, such as certain leaves, insect appendages, or tools.
The sawlike edge of the blade cut through the rope easily.
Sawgrass gets its name from its sawlike leaves that can cut skin.
Sharply uneven, notched
- notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- denticulateHaving small toothlike projections
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
zigzag · toothed · dentate · incised · rippled · corrugated · crinkled · crenulated
jagged
Sharply uneven, notched
- notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- denticulateHaving small toothlike projections
scalloped · zigzag · toothed · dentate · incised · rippled · corrugated · crinkled · crenulated · crimped
blade
Flat cutting edge
sever · gash · slit · shear · rip · kerf · abrasive · rasping · grinding · gnawing
keen
Sharp or enthusiastic
biting · edged · sharpened · whetted · needlelike · spiky · cutting · honed · toothy
bandsaw
Looped-blade cutting machine