zigzagged
noun
1.
a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.
2.
one of a series of such turns, as in a line or path.
adjective
3.
proceeding or formed in a zigzag: zigzag stitches.
adverb
4.
with frequent sharp turns from side to side; in a zigzag manner: The child ran zigzag along the beach.
verb (used with object)
5.
to make (something) zigzag, as in form or course; move or maneuver (something) in a zigzag direction: They zigzagged their course to confuse the enemy.
verb (used without object)
6.
to proceed in a zigzag line or course.
Origin:
1705–15; < French; replacing earlier ziczac < French < German zickzack, gradational compound based on Zacke tack1
1705–15; < French; replacing earlier ziczac < French < German zickzack, gradational compound based on Zacke tack1
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zigzag (ˈzɪɡˌzæɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a line or course characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions |
| 2. | one of the series of such turns |
| 3. | something having the form of a zigzag |
| —adj | |
| 4. | (usually prenominal) formed in or proceeding in a zigzag |
| 5. | (of sewing machine stitches) produced in a zigzag by a swing needle used for joining stretch fabrics, neatening raw edges, etc |
| —adv | |
| 6. | in a zigzag manner |
| —vb , -zags, -zagging, -zagged | |
| 7. | to proceed or cause to proceed in a zigzag |
| 8. | (tr) to form into a zigzag |
| [C18: from French, from German zickzack, from Zacke point, jagged projection; see | |
| 'zigzaggedness | |
| —n | |
| 'zigzagger | |
| —n | |
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