"saw tooth" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} saw tooth (not comparable)
  1. Shaped like a saw tooth. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: sawtooth Derived forms: saw-tooth roof
    Sense id: en-saw_tooth-en-adj-x75ngzaF
  2. (mathematics, engineering) Describing a function or waveform that consists of repeated triangular transitions when graphed. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Engineering, Mathematics
    Sense id: en-saw_tooth-en-adj-GOScu7RW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 88 1 Topics: engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Noun

Forms: saw teeth [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|saw teeth}} saw tooth (plural saw teeth)
  1. A cutting bit of a saw.
    Sense id: en-saw_tooth-en-noun-oB2XxHfr

Inflected forms

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