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jagged
[ jag-id ]
/ ˈdʒæg ɪd /
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adjective
having ragged notches, points, or teeth; zigzag: the jagged edge of a saw; a jagged wound.
having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality.
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British Dictionary definitions for jagged
jagged
/ (ˈdʒæɡɪd) /
adjective
having sharp projecting notches; ragged; serrate
Derived forms of jagged
jaggedly, adverbjaggedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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