Zigzag definition
A series of short, sharp angles or turns in alternate directions, as in a line or course.
noun
To cause to move in or form a zigzag.
verb
Something characterized by such a series, as a design, path, etc.
noun
Having the form of a zigzag.
Zigzag stitching.
adjective
In a zigzag manner or pattern.
adverb
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Moving in or having a zigzag.
adjective
To move in or form a zigzag.
A destroyer zigzagging to evade torpedoes.
verb
In a zigzag course.
adverb
The definition of a zigzag is a pattern on a line with a sharp turns going in opposite directions at sharp angles.
An example of a zigzag is a stitch on sewing machine.
noun
Zigzag describes something that goes in a line with sharp turns and angles.
An example of something zigzag is the type of cut made with pinking shears.
adjective
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Something, such as a road or design, that exhibits one or a series of sharp turns.
noun
A line or course that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions.
noun
One of a series of such sharp turns.
noun
One of such sharp turns.
noun
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Moving in, or having a zigzag.
adjective
To move or form in a zigzag.
verb
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Origin of zigzag
- French alteration of zic-zac from German Zickzack perhaps reduplication of Zacke tooth, cog from Middle High German zacke point, nail
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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