Definitions for zigzag
ˈzɪgˌzægzigzag

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zigzag, zig, zagadjective

   an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions

2. zigzag, zig-zagverb

   having short sharp turns or angles

3. zigzag, crankadverb

   travel along a zigzag path

   "The river zigzags through the countryside"

4. zigzagadverb

   in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path

   "birds flew zigzag across the blue sky"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zigzagnoun

   a line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions

2. zigzagnoun

   one of such sharp turns

3. zigzagverb

   to move in a zigzag manner

4. zigzagadverb

   in a zigzag manner or pattern

5. zigzagadjective

   Moving in, or having a zigzag.

6. Zigzagnoun

   a small town in Oregon

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zigzag

   A zigzag is a pattern made up of small corners at variable angles, though constant within the zigzag, tracing a path between two parallel lines; it can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. In geometry, this pattern is described as a skew apeirogon. From the point of view of symmetry, a regular zigzag can be generated from a simple motif like a line segment by repeated application of a glide reflection. Although the origin of the word is unclear, its first printed appearances were in French-language books and ephemera of the late 17th century.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zigzag

   A zigzag is a pattern or path that moves repeatedly back and forth in sharp angles, similar to the shape of the letter "Z" or a continuous series of "W"s or "M"s. It may refer to an irregular line, path or pattern that alternates direction or moves from side to side in a regular manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zigzagnoun

   something that has short turns or angles

2. Zigzagnoun

   a molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons. See Illust. of Chevron, 3

3. Zigzagnoun

   see Boyau

4. Zigzagadjective

   having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course

5. Zigzagverb

   to form with short turns

6. Zigzagverb

   to move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape

7. Etymology: [F. zigzag, G. zickzack, from zacke, zacken, a dentil, tooth. Cf. Tack a small nail.]

FreebaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zigzag

   A zigzag is a pattern made up of small corners at variable angles, though constant within the zigzag, tracing a path between two parallel lines; it can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. From the point of view of symmetry, a regular zigzag can be generated from a simple motif like a line segment by repeated application of a glide reflection. The origin of the word is unclear. Its first printed appearance was in French books in the late 17th century.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Zigzag

   zig′zag, n. a short, sharp turning.—adj. having short, sharp turns, bent from side to side.—v.t. to form with short turns:—pr.p. zig′zagging; pa.p. zig′zagged.—adv. with frequent sharp turns—also Zig′zaggy.—n. Zigzag′gery, angular crookedness.—adj. Zig′zaggy, zigzag. [Fr. zig-zag—Ger. zick-zack, zacke, a sharp point.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zigzag

   The route followed by poets in arriving at truth, as opposed to the direct course which they take for the buffet.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ZIGZAG

   The popular route after a heavy dinner. Old adage, "The longest way round is the drunkard's way home!"

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. zigzag

   Song lyrics by zigzag -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by zigzag on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce zigzag?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say zigzag in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of zigzag in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of zigzag in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of zigzag in a Sentence

1. Jacob Cutler:

   The Longest Day. we literally had to zigzag around the bodies, there were so many of them.

2. Shah Asad Rizvi:

   Dance zigzag or in a straight line; while taking a breath or remaining breathless, celebrate this moment with a step of life

3. Jacob Cutler:

   We literally had to zigzag around the bodies, there were so many of them.

Popularity rank by frequency of use