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zigzag


noun

  1. a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.
  2. one of a series of such turns, as in a line or path.

adjective

  1. proceeding or formed in a zigzag: zigzag stitches.

adverb

  1. with frequent sharp turns from side to side; in a zigzag manner: The child ran zigzag along the beach.

verb (used with object), zig·zagged, zig·zag·ging.

  1. to make (something) zigzag, as in form or course; move or maneuver (something) in a zigzag direction: They zigzagged their course to confuse the enemy.

verb (used without object), zig·zagged, zig·zag·ging.

  1. to proceed in a zigzag line or course.

noun

  1. a line or course characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
  2. one of the series of such turns
  3. something having the form of a zigzag

adjective

  1. (usually prenominal) formed in or proceeding in a zigzag
  2. (of sewing machine stitches) produced in a zigzag by a swing needle used for joining stretch fabrics, neatening raw edges, etc

adverb

  1. in a zigzag manner

verb -zags, -zagging or -zagged

  1. to proceed or cause to proceed in a zigzag
  2. (tr) to form into a zigzag
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