Looking for the meaning of the word ZIGZAGS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ZIGZAGS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Zigzag
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈzɪɡzaɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
have or move along in a zigzag course
Short Definition:have or move in zigzag course
Examples:- the path zigzagged between dry rises in the land
Word: Zigzag
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from French, from German Zickzack, symbolic of alternation of direction, first applied to fortifications
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈzɪɡzaɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns
Short Definition:line or course having abrupt alternate right
Examples:- she traced a zigzag on the metal with her finger
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