zigzag
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:54 pm
zigzag
Definitions
noun
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
adjective
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
adverb
6.in a zigzag manner
verb
7.to proceed or cause to proceed in a zigzag
8.(tr) to form into a zigzag
Alternative Forms
ˈzigˌzaggedness noun ˈzigˌzagger noun
Word Origin
C18: from French, from German zickzack, from Zacke point, jagged projection; from French, from German from point, jagged projection; see 1
(Source: Collins English Dictionary)
Comment: I like the "zickzack" which can mean jagged, but also used as a verb/adverb in the same way "Lickety-split"
For more amusement, see the Devils Dictionary.
Definitions
noun
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
adjective
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
adverb
6.in a zigzag manner
verb
7.to proceed or cause to proceed in a zigzag
8.(tr) to form into a zigzag
Alternative Forms
ˈzigˌzaggedness noun ˈzigˌzagger noun
Word Origin
C18: from French, from German zickzack, from Zacke point, jagged projection; from French, from German from point, jagged projection; see 1
(Source: Collins English Dictionary)
Comment: I like the "zickzack" which can mean jagged, but also used as a verb/adverb in the same way "Lickety-split"
For more amusement, see the Devils Dictionary.
