zig
5
8.5
- noun
- /zɪg/
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- Ahead of her, the trail zigs and zags up the mountain like a carpenter's rule unfolding.
- zig-zag
Examples
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As the children rode their bikes, they enjoyed weaving through the park's zigs and turns.
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Migraine with aura can temporarily affect the sight, with flashing lights and zig-zag disturbances preceding the onset of the headache.
Academic text (2011) -
Cut the edge in a zig-zag shape and fold it upward to create the crown.
Blog text (28) -
By about 10 AM, our van started negotiating the zig-zagging road leading to the viewpoint.
Blog text (22) -
The path through the forest has several sharp zigs that make it hard to follow.
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The artist created a fun design with bright colors and playful zigs to add interest.
Synonyms
7
3.7
A sudden sharp turn to avoid something
6
8.4
A sharp turn that goes the opposite way from the previous one
One complete turn, like a wheel or a dancer
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Etymology
Zig is the first half of zigzag, a short, sound-like word that imitates a quick back-and-forth movement. So a zig is a sharp, sudden turn, the 'quick turn' in a zigzag, which helps you remember its meaning.