zigzag

noun
UK: /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
US: /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/

  1. A line that repeatedly changes direction at sharp angles.

    1. The path had a zigzag.
    2. The mountain road followed a steep zigzag to the summit.

Synonyms

bend meander wind crisscross
zigzag verb

  1. To move or progress in a series of angular bends or turns.

    1. He zigzagged down the hill.
    2. The car zigzagged through traffic to get to the exit.
zigzag adjective

  1. Having sharp, angular bends or turns.

    1. There is a zigzag pattern.
    2. The lightning bolt appeared as a jagged zigzag across the sky.
zigzag adverb

  1. In a manner characterized by sharp, angular bends or turns.

    1. The skier moved zigzag down the slope.
    2. The river flowed zigzag across the wide, flat plain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "zigzag" is /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ in British English and /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "zigzag": bend, meander, wind, crisscross.

Example usage of "zigzag": "The path had a zigzag.". More examples on the page.