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Zigzag Definition & Meaning

zigzag
adverb
  1. in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path; "birds flew zigzag across the blue sky"
adjective
  1. having short sharp turns or angles
noun
  1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
verb
  1. travel along a zigzag path; "The river zigzags through the countryside"

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Frequently asked questions

What does zigzag mean?
in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path; "birds flew zigzag across the blue sky" having short sharp turns or angles an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions travel along a zigzag path; "The river zigzags through the countryside"
What part of speech is zigzag?
Zigzag is an adverb, an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does zigzag have?
Zigzag has 4 definitions across 4 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun, verb).

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