Meaning
2 sensesOne of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
One of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
A twist in a storyline.
Examples
1 sentencesOne of the moons, Naiad has a tilted orbital plane and circles Neptune in a zig zag, up and down pattern.
Origin
Back-formation from zigzag. Compare zig.Back-formation from zigzag. Compare zig.
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