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- noun Plural form of
serration .
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Examples
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But it has now been shown that if the key is shifted a bit so that more of the individual "serrations" of the "key" match those of the "locks," the key will work perfectly well.
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The serrations are not necessary, but they do come in handy for cutting rope and the like, especially when the blade is dull.
What are your thoughts on the Ka-Bar USMC fighting knife. What is the best blade length? 2010
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It holds an edge pretty well and cuts through the brisket and pelvis with incredible ease due to serrations.
any suggestions on a qualtiy fixed blade knife to keep on my side? 2009
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The lower teeth pin the prey whilst the upper teeth with their razor sharp serrations sever the flesh like a saw-blade.
Dr. Reese Halter: Protecting Great White Sharks Dr. Reese Halter 2010
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It holds an edge pretty well and cuts through the brisket and pelvis with incredible ease due to serrations.
any suggestions on a qualtiy fixed blade knife to keep on my side? 2009
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The serrations of this peeler lift the skin from many different points, so there is no one big source of pressure on the flesh of the fruit as there is with a regular straight peeler.
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The lower teeth pin the prey whilst the upper teeth with their razor sharp serrations sever the flesh like a saw-blade.
Dr. Reese Halter: Protecting Great White Sharks Dr. Reese Halter 2010
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The serrations are not necessary, but they do come in handy for cutting rope and the like, especially when the blade is dull.
What are your thoughts on the Ka-Bar USMC fighting knife. What is the best blade length? 2010
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Their stings, located on the tail, are sharp, with backward-pointing serrations and venom from mucous secretions at their bases.
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He rubs the tips of his fingers over the bared steel serrations.
Deadheading 2010
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