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Zigzag

Zigzag Meaning & Definition
Zigzag Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Zigzag?

[n] an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
[adv] in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path; "birds flew zigzag across the blue sky"
[adj] having short sharp turns or angles
[v] travel along a zigzag path; "The river zigzags through the countryside"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Zigzag: crank | crooked | zag | zig

Related Terms | Find terms related to Zigzag:

See Also | angular shape | angularity | go | locomote | move | travel | turn

Zigzag In Webster's Dictionary

\Zig"zag`\, n. [F. zigzag, G. zickzack, from zacke, zacken, a dentil, tooth. Cf. {Tack} a small nail.] 1. Something that has short turns or angles. The fanatics going straight forward and openly, the politicians by the surer mode of zigzag. --Burke. 2. (Arch.) A molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons. See Illust. of {Chevron}, 3. 3. (Fort.) See {Boyau}.
\Zig"zag`\, a. Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course.
\Zig"zag`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Zigzagged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Zigzagging}.] To form with short turns.
\Zig"zag`\, v. i. To move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape. --R. Browning.

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