Meaning & use
jagged
Having a rough, uneven edge or surface with sharp points sticking out.
See it in a sentence
The hikers carefully picked their way across the jagged rocks near the summit.
A jagged crack ran down the length of the old ceramic vase.
A note on using this word
Usually describes physical edges, such as rocks or torn paper, rather than smooth curves.
Words with a similar meaning
ruggedserrated
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Words with an opposite meaning
smootheven
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