Toothed

/tʊtʰt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having teeth; notched or serrated.

The saw had a sharp, toothed edge that made cutting through wood effortless.

Having pointed or sharp projections resembling teeth.

The toothed design of the gear allowed it to interlock smoothly with others.

Describing a plant or animal structure that has small, tooth-like projections.

The toothed leaves of the plant helped it retain water in dry conditions.

From the word 'tooth' with the suffix '-ed' indicating possession.

toothed wheel

A wheel with projections (teeth) used in machinery.

toothed edge

An edge that has serrations or notches.

tooth

A hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.

dentate

Having tooth-like projections or serrations.

serrated

Having a jagged edge or saw-like teeth.