zigzag

Definitions


[ˈzɪɡzaɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns
(e.g: she traced a zigzag on the metal with her finger)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French, from German Zickzack, symbolic of alternation of direction, first applied to fortifications


[ˈzɪɡzaɡ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having the form of a zigzag; veering alternately to right and left
(e.g: when chased by a predator, some animals take a zigzag course)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French, from German Zickzack, symbolic of alternation of direction, first applied to fortifications


[ˈzɪɡzaɡ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- so as to move right and left alternately
(e.g: she drives zigzag across the city)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French, from German Zickzack, symbolic of alternation of direction, first applied to fortifications


[ˈzɪɡzaɡ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- have or move along in a zigzag course
(e.g: the path zigzagged between dry rises in the land)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from French, from German Zickzack, symbolic of alternation of direction, first applied to fortifications




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