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serra

noun
1
A saw, or a part shaped like one.
"The fish's serra-like fin edge inspired the scientific name."

How to Use Serra

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In plain EnglishA technical or old term for a saw, or something with a saw-like edge.

Word Forms

serrae plural, Serras plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin serra, meaning "saw."

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