dentellare

Definitions of dentellare
  1. verb
    cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing
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    type of:
    macinare, tagliare
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  2. verb
    cut or make a notch into
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    types:
    frastagliare
    notch the edge of or make jagged
    logorare, strusciare
    mark with lines
    type of:
    incidere, intaccare
    make an incision into by carving or cutting
  3. verb
    notch the edge of or make jagged
    synonyms: frastagliare
  4. verb
    cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
    synonyms: frastagliare, stagliare
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    type of:
    macinare, tagliare
    separate with or as if with an instrument
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