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: having teeth like those of a saw
a saw-toothed shark
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of saw-toothed was circa 1857

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“Saw-toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saw-toothed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

saw-toothed

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