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Zigzag

The meaning and definition of Zigzag, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To move or to twist in a zigzag manner.
noun
  1. A line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions
  2. One of such sharp turns

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms zig and zag

Origin

From German Zickzack.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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