zigzag

zig-zag · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns.

  2. 2.

    [as adjective]Having the form of a zigzag.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To move in a zigzag course.

Forms

plural: zigzags

Related words

Antonyms: straight
See also: curve, pattern, wavy
Synonyms: jagged, wavy

Etymology

From French zigzag, of German origin, possibly imitative of alternating movement.