Meaning of the word zigzag in English

What does zigzag mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

zigzag

US /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
UK /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
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Noun

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns

Example:
The path followed a steep zigzag up the hillside.
The lightning bolt formed a sharp zigzag across the sky.

Adjective

having a zigzag shape or course

Example:
The children drew zigzag lines on the paper.
We followed the zigzag trail through the forest.

Adverb

in a zigzag course or pattern

Example:
The rabbit ran zigzag across the field to escape the fox.
The skier moved zigzag down the slope.

Verb

to move or proceed in a zigzag course or pattern

Example:
The car had to zigzag through the cones on the road.
The drunk man began to zigzag down the street.