Zigzag ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Zigzag ( noun )

A pattern of sharp turns in alternating directions.

Origin:

The word "zigzag" originated in the early 16th century, it comes from the german word "zickzack" which means "zigzag" or "zigzag line".

Examples:

1. The river flowed in a zigzag pattern.
2. The road wound in a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
3. The quilt had a zigzag pattern.
4. The lightning bolt had a zigzag shape.
5. The child drew a zigzag line on the paper.

(As a verb)

Zigzag ( verb )

To move or progress in a zigzag pattern.

Origin:

The verb form of "zigzag" originated in the early 16th century, it comes from the noun form of "zigzag".

Examples:

1. The river zigzags through the valley.
2. The car zigzagged through the busy city streets.
3. The snake zigzagged across the desert.
4. The plane zigzagged to avoid the storm.
5. He zigzagged his way through the crowd.