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Zigzag - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Zigzag : adj : having short sharp turns or angles
(noun)
1: an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating
directions [syn: zig, zag]
adv : in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path; "birds flew zigzag
across the blue sky"
(verb)
1: travel along a zigzag path; "The river zigzags through the
countryside" [syn: crank]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Zigzag : \Zig"zag`\, v. i.
To move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape.
--R. Browning.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Zigzag : \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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Zigzag : \Zig"zag`\, a.
Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an
onward course.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Zigzag : \Zig"zag`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Zigzagged; p. pr. & vb.
n. Zigzagging.]
To form with short turns.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Zigzag, OR
Zip code(s): 97049
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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