What is another word for jaggers?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈaɡəz] (IPA)

Jaggers are commonly defined as sharp, pointed, or jagged objects or structures. Synonyms for jaggers include spiky, prickly, thorny, barbed, serrated, and bristly. Spiky refers to something having small pointed projections that are often closely spaced; prickly refers to something being covered in small, sharp projections that can pain when touched; thorny refers to something covered in long, sharp pointed projections, and bristly refers to something having short, stiff hairs or bristles. Barbed refers to something having sharp hooks that can injure or catch, while serrated refers to edges that have saw-like teeth which can cut or tear.

What are the hypernyms for Jaggers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Jaggers

Joe took him home, and the stranger told us his name was jaggers, and that he was a lawyer in London.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.
"I am instructed to tell him," said Mr. jaggers, "that he will come into a handsome property.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.
All this is done through the instrumentality of Mr. jaggers, a barrister in highest repute among the criminal brotherhood.
"Life of Charles Dickens"
Frank Marzials

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