zigzag — a line or path that has a series of sharp turns left and right
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a line or path that has a series of sharp turns left and right
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
Example Sentences
- The lightning created a bright zigzag across the dark sky.
- My phone's battery level zigzags like a roller coaster throughout the day.
- The soccer player zigzagged past three defenders to score a goal.
zigzag
NOUN[/ˈzɪɡzæɡ/]
a line or path that has a series of sharp turns left and right
The clever rabbit ran in a sharp zigzag to escape from the fast fox.
ZIG(turn left) + ZAG(turn right) — the skier made a sharp ZIG and a sharp ZAG to safely zigzag down the mountain.
To survive the intense game of laser tag, he dodged the beams by running in a zigzag.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word originated in 18th-century French from the combination of two onomatopoetic elements, 'zic' and 'zac', which imitate the sounds and visual impression of sharp, angular turns or lightning-like movements.
Breakdown
zic + zac (onomatopoeia representing sharp, angular directional changes and rapid alternating movements)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lightning created a bright zigzag across the dark sky.”
“My phone's battery level zigzags like a roller coaster throughout the day.”
“The soccer player zigzagged past three defenders to score a goal.”
“She tried to draw a straight line but ended up with a zigzag that looked like her WiFi signal strength.”
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