jagged objects

[/ˈdʒæɡɪd ˈɑːbdʒɪkts/]
noun phrasepl: jagged objects
objetos dentados / objetos com pontas agudas
1. Items or things with sharp, irregular, or pointed edges; objects having a rough, uneven surface with sharp protrusions
The hikers carefully navigated around the jagged objects scattered across the rocky terrain.
Os caminhantes navegaram cuidadosamente entre os objetos dentados espalhados pelo terreno rochoso.
2. Fragments or pieces with sharp, ragged edges, often resulting from breakage or damage
Be careful when cleaning up the jagged objects from the broken glass.
Tenha cuidado ao limpar os objetos pontiagudos do vidro quebrado.
3. Things characterized by uneven, irregular protrusions that could cause injury or damage
The jagged objects protruding from the wall posed a safety hazard.
Os objetos com arestas vivas projetando-se da parede representavam um risco de segurança.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'jagged objects' is primarily used in safety warnings, construction, outdoor activities, and medical contexts. In Brazil, this term is commonly heard in industrial safety training (treinamento de segurança) and hiking communities. The phrase emphasizes the hazardous nature of objects and is often paired with caution advisories.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sharp objectspointed objectsrough-edged itemsspiky objectsragged fragments
Antonyms / Antônimos
smooth objectsrounded objectspolished objectsblunt objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos dentados / objetos pontiagudos
Most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos com arestas / coisas afiadas
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
objetos irregulares com pontas
More descriptive approach
Portugal
objetos com arestas vivas / coisas serrilhadas
European Portuguese preference for 'arestas vivas'

Related Words

sharproughunevenfragmentedsplinteredpointededge

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
sharp as a tack
cutting edge
caught on something sharp
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