jagged
Translation
jagged, spiky, uneven
Examples
The bottle broke, leaving a jagged edge.
The bottle broke, leaving a jagged edge.
We saw the jagged peaks of the mountains.
We saw the jagged peaks of the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
a jagged ((noun)) (a noun with a rough, sharp surface) Be careful with that jagged piece of glass.
((sth.)) is jagged (something has a rough, sharp surface) The coastline is very jagged.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sharp, spiky, uneven; Antonyms: smooth, even
Etymology
From Middle English 'jag', meaning to pierce or slash.
Memory Tips
Imagine the jagged teeth of a saw or a shark. The 'jagg' sound is harsh, like a rough edge.