Definition of zig
1a : one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag courseb : one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag
2 : a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy) the quick zigs and zags of his international maneuverings — The New York Times
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With its zig-zagging neckline and curve-hugging cut, the Fall 2017 piece made for a standout silhouette.
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DiGiulian said the boat trolls in a zig-zag pattern from 130 to 300 feet.
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Fewer screening lines at one place mean fewer zig-zag lines which means fewer queues and crowds.
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Take zig-zag lines leading to the security at the airport; those aren’t good.
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While all of Trump's presidency -- the entire 112 days of it -- has had a lurching, zig-zag feel to it, the last 72 hours -- and, especially, the last 24 -- feel even more erratic and unpredictable.
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This garter stitch scarf can be knit in any size, and the zig-zag detail on the edges is fun.
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STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE Unlike previous preseasons trips to Mexico, Brazil and England, United will attempt to better resemble an MLS regular-season schedule that zig-zags across the U.S. during this tune-up.
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Origin and Etymology of zig
zigzag
zig
Definition of zig
zigged
;zigging
intransitive verb
: to execute a zig —usually contrasted with zag zigs when others zag
Examples of zig in a Sentence
the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed
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The procession begins at noon at Montrose Avenue and Broadway in the Uptown neighborhood and zig-zags south to Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road.
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The Rockies’ prized corner-infield prospect, a second-round draft pick in 2013, has zig-zagged through the minor leagues, from third base to first, then both, first on a statistical hitting tear through Single-A, then a dip in Double-A.
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Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, playing his first game in nearly two years, craftily zig-zagged around and between two Dallas defenders to get open for a 3-yard touchdown pass that gave the Giants a spirited 20-19 victory.
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First Known Use of zig
1940
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