GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Zigzag , n. [F. zigzag, G. zickzack, from zacke, zacken, a dentil, tooth.  Cf. Tack a small nail.]
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   Something that has short turns or angles.
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   The fanatics going straight forward and openly, the politicians by the surer mode of zigzag.
   Burke.
   
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   (Arch.) A molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons.  See Illust. of Chevron, 3.
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   (Fort.) See Boyau.
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   Zigzag , a. Having short, sharp turns; running this way and that in an onward course.
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   Zigzag, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Zigzagged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Zigzagging.] To form with short turns.
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   Zigzag, v. i. To move in a zigzag manner; also, to have a zigzag shape.
   R. Browning.
   
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