ETYM Latin serratus, from serra a saw; perhaps akin to secare to cut, Eng. saw a cutting instrument. Related to Sierra.
Notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex; SYN. serrated, saw-toothed, toothed, notched.
Having notched or toothed edge.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: said).
1. To utter aloud.
2. To communicate or express nonverbally.
3. To indicate.
4. To state as one's opinion or judgement; declare.
5. To recite or repeat a fixed text.
Delicate woollen fabric.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: told).
1. To narrate or give a detailed account of; SYN. narrate, recount, spin, recite.
2. To reveal; SYN. ascertain, demonstrate, evidence.
3. To let something be known.
4. To discern or comprehend.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: sawed; or p.p.: sawn).
1. To cut with a saw.
2. To produce or form by cutting with a saw.
3. To slash as though with a saw.
4. To use a saw; to cut with or as if with a saw.
5. To undergo cutting with a saw.
6. To make motions as though using a saw.