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• zigzag — I UK [ˈzɪɡzæɡ] / US [ˈzɪɡˌzæɡ] noun [countable] Word forms zigzag : singular zigzag plural zigzags a line or movement that makes sharp angles because it suddenly changes from one direction to another Here the road goes down steeply in a series of …   English dictionary

• zigzag — I. noun Etymology: French Date: 1712 one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course; also something having the form or character of such a series < a blouse with green zigzags > < endured the zigzags of policy Richard… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• zigzag — zig|zag1 [ˈzıgzæg] n [Date: 1700 1800; : French; Origin: , probably from German zickzack] a pattern that looks like a line of z s joined together ▪ a zigzag path along the cliff zigzag 2 zigzag2 past tense and past participle zigzagged present… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• zigzag — zig|zag1 [ zıg,zæg ] noun count a line or movement that makes sharp angles because it suddenly changes from one direction to another: a pattern of blue and yellow zigzags zigzag zig|zag 2 [ zıg,zæg ] adjective following or making a line with… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• zigzag — 1 noun (C) a pattern that looks like a line of z s joined together: a zigzag path along the cliff 2 verb zigzagged, zigzagging (I) to move forward in sharp angles, first to the left and then to the right etc: The path zigzagged down the hillside …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• zigzag — [zig′zag΄] n. [Fr, prob. < Ger zickzack, redupl. < zacke, a tooth, sharp prong or point] 1. a series of short, sharp angles or turns in alternate directions, as in a line or course 2. something characterized by such a series, as a design,… …   English World dictionary

• Zigzag — A zigzag is a pattern made up of small corners at variable angles, though constant within the zigzag, tracing a path between two parallel lines; it can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. Traditionally a zig points in the left… …   Wikipedia

• zigzag — zigzaggedness /zig zag id nis/, n. /zig zag /, n., adj., adv., v., zigzagged, zigzagging. n. 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 …   Universalium

• zigzag — /ˈzɪgzæg / (say zigzag) noun 1. a line, course, or progression characterised 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. 3. anything in the form of a zigzag. –adjective 4.… …  

• Zigzag transformer — A zigzag transformer is a special purpose transformer. It has primary windings but no secondary winding. One application is to derive an earth reference point for an ungrounded electrical system. Another is to control harmonic currents.As with… …   Wikipedia

• path — noun 1 way across land ADJECTIVE ▪ long ▪ narrow ▪ steep ▪ winding ▪ cobblestone (esp. AmE), dirt …   Collocations dictionary