Definition of zigzag
: 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 Bernstein
From the M-W Editors
Examples of zigzag in a Sentence
The kids were running in circles and zigzags around the yard.
He's wearing a shirt with red zigzags on it.
Origin and Etymology of zigzag
French
First Known Use: 1712
zigzag
Definition of zigzag
: in or by a zigzag path or course
Circa 1730
First Known Use of zigzag
circa 1730
zigzag
Definition of zigzag
: having short sharp turns or angles a zigzag trail
1750
First Known Use of zigzag
1750
zigzag
Definition of zigzag
zigzagged
;zigzagging
transitive verb
: to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course
intransitive verb
: to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag course
Examples of zigzag in a Sentence
We saw a motorcycle zigzagging on the highway.
The player with the ball zigzagged back and forth down the field.
A dirt road zigzags up the steep hill to our cabin.
1777
First Known Use of zigzag
1777
ZIGZAG Defined for English Language Learners
zigzag
playDefinition of zigzag for English Language Learners
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: a line that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles
zigzag
Definition of zigzag for English Language Learners
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: to move along a path that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles
ZIGZAG Defined for Kids
Definition of zigzag for Students
1 : one of a series of short sharp turns or angles in a line or course
2 : a line, path, or pattern with a series of short sharp angles
Definition of zigzag for Students
: in or by a line or course that has short sharp turns or angles He ran zigzag across the field.
Definition of zigzag for Students
: having short sharp turns or angles
Definition of zigzag for Students
zigzagged
;zigzagging
: to form into or move along a line or course that has short sharp turns or angles Both kids took off, zigzagging around trees and bushes. — Blue Balliett, Chasing Vermeer
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