Zigzag

Definition of zigzag:

part of speech: noun

One of a number of short, sharp angles or turns in a course; something with quick turns.

part of speech: verb

To form or advance with sharp turns.

part of speech: verb

To form with short turns.

part of speech: adverb

Crookedly; with sharp turns.

Usage examples for zigzag:

• We did not stop to see what they were doing, you may be sure; for when Marah saw that his trick had not shaken them off, he began to hurry his horses, and we were soon slipping and sliding down the steep zigzag road which leads past " Snail's Castle." "Jim Davis", John Masefield.

• Over the floor in a wild zigzag darted a strip of white paper which disappeared under the bureau. "K", Mary Roberts Rinehart.

• From the position which Softswan occupied she could see and command every portion of the zigzag approach to the hut so that no one could reach her without being completely exposed to her fire if she were disposed to dispute the passage. "The Prairie Chief", R.M. Ballantyne.