What is the meaning of zigzag?

noun

  • An angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions.

verb

  • Travel along a zigzag path.
    • usage: "The river zigzags through the countryside"

adjective

  • Having short sharp turns or angles.

adverb

  • In a zigzag course or on a zigzag path.
    • usage: "birds flew zigzag across the blue sky"
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